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Valparaiso University's 2007, 2008 & 2009 Indiana Student Newspaper College Weekly of the Year THEFT SUSPECTS B • 11 KED similar bookstore theft incidents. According to Isaiah Henderson, said. "They take whatever they can problems such as drugs to campus. Arrest made after "We were alerted to two suspi­ bookstore text manager, the individ­ get their hands on, stealing materi­ "Our patrolling officers did an cious people," said assistant univer­ uals fit a description they had been als and books. They try selling things awesome job. I'm really proud," Gar­ couple arouses sity police chief Charles Garber. "A alerted to for a while. back for cash, then go to a different ber said. patrol officer responded and made "We had known about this pat­ store and try to do the same thing." Many students and visitors in the suspicion at store contact. He saw an out-of-state car tern for a number This was not Harre Union passing by the book­ running in the parking lot, which of years, at least the suspect's store that afternoon witnessed the isn't uncommon here on a college two," he said. They both had a first run-in with arrest. Alex Smith campus, but he noticed that any­ The individu­ pretty good history of the law. University President Mark Heck­ Torch News Editor ways." als involved with crimes in the past. "They both ler informed other members of cam­ After the officer made contact, Mondays incident had a pretty pus community of the arrest via e- Speedy action by university the suspects went in two different fit the description good history of mail Tuesday. bookstore staff and campus police directions but were stopped shortly of thieves who have Charles Garber other crimes in "I want to assure students, faculty led to an arrest Monday after two after. been seen in book­ Assistant university the past," Gar­ and staff that the safety of the campus people were caught shoplifting from "We did not catch them shoplift­ stores in Wisconsin, police chief ber said. "We do community was never threatened the store. ing. The people at the bookstore did Illinois and other not want them during this situation ... I commend Valparaiso University police ar­ a good job with that. We can't for stores in Indiana. in our commu­ the staff of the VU Bookstore for rested suspect Joe Young and issued sure tie them to the other incidents, "When they visit each campus, nity." how they handled the situation with a trespass warning to an unnamed but we're checking with the other they present themselves as faculty. Garber highlighted that crimi­ which they were faced," he wrote. female suspect. Both fit the descrip­ folks who had problems," Garber They are dressed nice, and they use nals, even with a background as mi­ Contact Alex Smith at torch@ tion of individuals from a string of said. "Their style did fit." a story as diversion." Henderson nor as theft, are prone to bring other valpo.edu. Proposals selected Safe talking place goes. Several campus Lubeck said the process will now start over again with the roll­ organizations to over account balance back at zero. It will continue to collect leftover receive funds from activity fees for the next few years until another considerable sum is DFC grants accumulated. In the meantime, Lubeck is pleased with how this Kathryn Kattalia year's funds were distributed. Torch Editor in Chief "A lot of these projects will be evident when students come back After sifting through more than next fall," Lubeck said. "It's going 50 grant proposals received by the to be a pretty different campus be­ Student Senate Discretionary Funds cause of these things." Committee last month, senate vot­ Grant applications were first ed Monday to redistribute rollover made available to the campus com­ student activities fees to 14 campus munity back in October after the organizations. DFC was formed to distribute the "(DFC) members were really $131,767.71 leftover in the rollover looking to see what things would budget. Applicants were asked to benefit campus the most," said accompany their proposals with a sophomore senator Brad Lubeck, strategic plan outlining how they DFC chair. "Some planned to sus- of the proposals tain projects af­ we received didn't I can't wait until next ter receiving the go toward a ho­ semester to see grant. listic idea of what Lubeck said could benefit stu­ these things get put the committee dents." in action.% looked at such Almost factors as longev­ $130,000 will ity and campus fund such proj­ Courtney Heitkamp outreach when ects as bringing Student body president deciding how to speakers to cam­ allocate funding. pus and installing "I was sur­ a TV announcement system in the prised by the number of proposals Harre Union. Money will also go we got," Lubeck said. "It's a good toward buying new sound equip­ thing we got so many people who ment to be used at Celebrate! ser­ are trying to think of ideas to make Kyle Whitgrove / The Torch vices at the Chapel of the Resurrec­ campus better, but it made our jobs Seniors Julie Smith (left), Megan Hamilton and sophomore Kelsey Gatza light candles at Sunday's AIDS prayer vigil. tion, improving the Neils Science a bit harder." Center greenhouse and hosting a DFC proposals were last received Union Board movie series. during the 2007-2008 school year. prayer vigil in the Gloria Christi and understanding and how we A good chunk of the rollover Funding went toward efforts to es­ AIDS prayer vigil Chapel of Valparaiso University's have to be a Good Samaritan to fund will go to VUTV as they work tablish the Fitness Center and help Chapel of the Resurrection on others," Saylor said. to establish themselves on cam­ out with Valparaiso University's promotes love and Dec. 6. Saylor lived in California be­ pus. The group received more than 150th Anniversary Celebration. On display at the vigil was a fore coming to Northwest Indiana $60,000 to purchase a news satellite "We wanted (proposals) to understanding quilt from the Northwest Indiana in 1991. It was during that year and other studio equipment with reach the campus community," said Mike Jakubisin AIDS Memorial Quilt Project, a she lost her 27-year-old brother the stipulation that they formally student body president Courtney project coordinated by VU alum­ to HIV/AIDS. She later earned Torch Staff Writer become recognized by senate as a Heitkamp. "I can't wait until next na Pam Saylor. Saylor also pro­ her bachelor's degree in social media organization by March 1. semester to see these things get put vided a sermon during the vigil, work in 2007 and was the first VU "VUTV is the biggest (proposal) in action." Students and members of speaking about how the disease student to intern with Brothers we received," Lubeck said. "We're Contact Kathryn Kattalia at the Northwest Indiana commu­ has impacted her life. all really excited to see where that [email protected]. nity joined together for an AIDS "The sermon was about love See Vigil, page A4

Index A&E B7 Features B3 Opinions A7 The Torch "We will strive increasingly to quicken the public's sense of Announcements A2 Flicker A7 Sports A9 On Guard for 95 Years Calendar B2 Nation A5 Weather B6 Volume 103 :: Issue 14 civic duty." - The Athenian Oath The Torch | Friday, December 11, 2009 Campus News A2 Campus Announcements We've got

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VUDU Comedy' presents its final show of the semester, m& A "Pants", at 7 p.m. tonight in Neils Science Center 234. Ad­ •-••• mmm : •••'•• % • " , mission is free. VUDU guarantees lots of laughs and lots of 9H» Mmmmmr irnmmmsB trousers. Advent Vespers

The annual Advent Vespers services will take place at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. tonight in the Chapel of the Resurrection. Valparaiso University's Kantorei choir and two handbell choirs will perform traditional songs to highlight the sacred nature of the service. Valparaiso, as well as surrounding com­ munities, will be in attendance, with community members also acting as readers for the 7 p.m. service, while the campus community will be more prominently represented in the 10 p.m. service. Assured seating cards are available from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 Monday through Friday in the Chapel office. Toys for Tots

Advocates for Civic Engagement is raising money for the local Toys for Tots and is in need of volunteers for two- hour shifts to collect money from the VU community. Shifts are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 7 on Tuesdays or Thursdays and take place in the Harre Union. All supplies are provided, and it is an easy way to not only raise money for local kids but to also get some service hours. Contact Angela Zemke at ext. 5953 or by e-mailing [email protected] before Dec. 12. Chicago Abstractionist Exhibition

Performing original versions of timeless holiday favorites as well as their beloved musical classics, VuVox, Valparaiso University's premier all-male a capella group, will host their annual VuVox Christmas Concert 6 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Uni­ versity Theater located in the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts facility. VuVox Christmas Concert

Valparaiso University's Brauer Museum of Art will feature an exhibition from abstractionist Thomas Kapsalis. The ex­ hibit is compiled of pieces drawn from the Kapsalis' personal collection and from respected public and private collections. "Thomas H. Kapsalis: Artist's House, Paintings and Sculpture, 1947-2008" will be on display through March 21 at the Brauer Museum of Art. For further information visit www.valpo.edu/ artmuseum.

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Seniors Brett Hartmann (left) and Marco Porceli pick out names to see who won a raffle prize at SigEp Christmas, an annual philanthropy The Torch corrects its mistakes. If you see event that raises money to purchase toys for Hilltop House. The event featured live music, free Christmas snacks and the opportunity to something you believe is a factual error, contact have photos taken with Santa. Editor in Chief Kathryn Kattalia at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, December 11, 2009 Campus News A3 Deadly increase Grant sheds light on stars in Porter County "We see multiple (factors) in­ Suicide, homicide volved, but the common thread is that there are relationship prob­ on the rise in lems in 99 percent of our suicide cases this year," Deppe said. region this year Deppe also noted a correla­ tion between gender and suicide. The majority of suicide victims Sarah Beckerman in Porter County are male. Men, Torch Staff Writer -in general, are less willing to talk about psychological issues or Suicide rates in Porter County- share their feelings; as a result, no are climbing, and the number of one knows about an impending homicides is on the rise - an issue male suicide until it's too late. that seemingly runs deeper than According to Deppe, Porter a suffering economy and stressful County has the resources to tack­ holiday season, officials said. le this issue head-on, but those Porter County coroner Vicki who are in need of such services Deppe reported 30 suicides so far must be encouraged to use them, in 2009 and perhaps as many as as most do not seek professional six homicides. Some cases are still help. pending. "I think that's half the problem "We have had an ongoing in­ with our suicide rates," Deppe crease over the past year," Deppe said. said. "I don't think we're going to In addition to following the see (the number of homicides) norm in terms of gender demo­ go down as the graphics, the years go on." county also Deppe point­ I don't think we're sees more ed to the fact going to see (the non-violent that, unless the number of homicides suicides, (i.e., offender in a intentional homicide case go down as the year overdoses of Claire Dossin/ The Torch already has a re­ goesbn. over-the- cord of violent counter and/ Todd Hillwlg, associate professor of astronomy and physics, lectures in class earlier this week. Hillwig received the Kapfer crime, police or prescrip­ Research Award, which provides financial assistance to a faculty member within the College of Arts and Sciences. have no indica­ Vicki Deppe tion medica­ tors on which to tions, often Porter County coroner begin a preemp­ paired with gin next academic school year. familiar with how stars age. The tive investiga­ alcohol) than Funds provide Hillwig explained that he is us­ more astronomers study the star tion; there is no way to predict violent ones. ing the grant to perform research lifecycle process, the more clues such an incident, let alone stop it This is not the case for every opportunity for on planetary nebula stars, the hot, they find that the information that from occurring. county. LaPorte County coroner glowing core left after a start dies. has been originally taught may not While the number of homi­ John Sullivan reported that his life cycle research The remaining core is referred to be true. cides and suicides are on the rise county has seen many suicide as a white dwarf star. "If we can find new information in Porter County as a whole, Sgt. cases involving people turning to Ashley Halsten "We are looking at what causes from this research, it may change Keith Hughes of the Portage Po­ handguns in order to end their Torch Staff Writer a planetary nebula and whether how astronomy classes all over the lice Department said Portage lives. or not all stars, like the sun, will country are taught," Hillwig said. boasts one of the lowest crime Sullivan pointed out that Even though bitterly cold tem­ go through that Stan Zygmunt, rates in the county, including ho­ LaPorte and Porter Counties es­ peratures struck VU's campus this process," Hillwig If we can find new assistant profes­ micides. Hughes attributes this to sentially mirror each other in week, our sun is still working. said. "We want to sor of physics the high visibility of the police in call volume, each getting ap­ But for how much longer? understand the information from and astronomy, the area. proximately Todd Hillwig, assistant pro­ process that the this research, it may said that this re­ Aside from 300 calls per fessor of physics and astronomy, sun is going to go change how search project frequent traffic year. Like was awarded a $10,000 grant to through in the fu­ will give Hillwig stops and active Porter Coun­ research the final stages of the star ture and want to astronomy classes and his students neighborhood ty, LaPorte lifecycle. This research will help know what will are all over the the opportunity watch programs, County has explain what will happen to the happen to our to attend confer­ the Portage Po­ also experi­ sun when it dies. sun and the solar country are taught. ences, present lice Department enced a rise For the project, the university's system." their research also has an anon­ in suicide Creative Work and Research Com­ Hillwig said Todd Hillwig on the star life mittee chose Hillwig as this year's ymous tip line and homi­ that he plans to Assistant professor of cycle with other which operates cide rates this recipient for the Philip and Miriam have a couple of astronomers and astronomy and physics via text messag­ year. Kapfer Endowed Faculty Research undergraduate possibly write ex­ ing and a "chief's In his ex­ Award. students work on tensive research e-mail," which perience as The Kapfer Research Award this research project with him. papers that could be published in is distributed to coroner, Sul­ provides financial assistance to a "This provides a wonderful op­ scientific journals. local businesses livan has reg­ faculty member within the College portunity for. students to partici­ "We hope that things like this and other inter­ ularly noted of Arts and Sciences for one aca­ pate in an active research program show prospective students and ested parties. an increase in demic year. When Hillwig was ap­ both by joining with Professor our own students that Valpo is an "We're very suicide rates plying for the award, he explained Hillwig in telescope observing and exciting place to come and not proactive in this during the that he had to submit a proposal, having lots of hands-on research," just to study about science but be department," holiday sea­ outline the research that would said Bruce Hrivnak, professor of involved in creating new science," Hughes said. son, particu­ be performed and provide a bud­ physics and astrondhiy. Zygmunt said. "Here in Por­ larly between get for what he would do with the Hillwig said that many within Contact Ashley Halsten at tage we've always Thanksgiv­ funds. The research project will be­ the field of astronomy are not very [email protected]. had a very tough ing and New stance on crime Year's. This is ... and I think becoming a that's what's led less predict­ to such a low ho­ able trend, Diverse interactions in GLC micide rate." Rebecca Barnes / The Torch however. What might be "What we're The new community will allow Village, will be housed in Wehren­ more shocking than finding out," Wehrenberg Hall students to receive an internation­ berg Hall and will be comprised of the rise in homicides in Porter Sullivan said, "is that (the sui­ al experience right here on campus existing campus groups coexisting County, however, is the suicide cide rate is) not slacking off after will house new through interaction with students together in an environment that rate. New Year's Day; the numbers are of diverse backgrounds. fosters language development. Some cite drug problems, continuing to be high." community for Ryan Blevins, assistant dean of The French and Spanish hous­ which are commonly associated As is the case with many ho­ students for residential life, said es along with the Global Lead­ with suicide cases. Another pop­ micides, there is little the police global learning that this new community will bring ers Community will be combined ular option is to blame the econ­ or anyone else can do to predict exciting opportunities to students with international, exchange and omy, specifically citing job loss and prevent such events. With looking for global experiences. domestic students interested in Jake Stefan and the stress of making enough the busiest part of this year's "If you always wanted to know living in the community to form Torch Staff Writer money for one's family. holiday season fast approach­ what it would be like to have a the village. Even though all the Deppe reported that, rather ing, residents of Porter County neighbor from a European or students will be living together, all than being most directly con­ can only hope that the already Valparaiso University students Asian country, this would be a bril­ programs will still remain inde­ nected to any of these factors, record-high suicide rate doesn't interested in cultural living will liant community for you to live in," pendent of each other. most suicides in Porter County rise any more. have some new housing options Blevins said. "Each program (will) still do are rooted in something differ­ Contact Sarah Beckerman at available next year with the forma­ This residential community, ent. torch @valpo. edu. tion of a global village. tentatively being called the Global See Community, page A5 A4 Campus News The Torch j Friday, December 11, 2009 VUTV aims to benefit campus Bogdanich discussed VUTV's past tive from Student Senate," he said. "We've talked with (University) it," Powell said. "It's almost like a Many steps taken strategy and the beneficial coinci­ "That being said, in order to.push President (Mark) Heckler dur­ class because it teaches students to dences along the way. forward we need the OK from the ing open hours a few times, and be professionals." by organization, "We started off at the beginning administration. I don't* want to say Dr. (Douglas) Kocher (chair of the So far, everything is still in the of the semester laying a foundation it's just the administration because communication department) talk­ beginning phases. DFC accepts for the station," he said. "Then we I haven't really heard anything yet; ed to the Provost (Mark Schwehn), The collaboration between Bog­ came across the DFC (Discretion­ we need support in general." and they OK'd it at the end of last danich, Gottbrath, Greco, Schoek grant proposal ary Funds Committee) proposal, As for the current inner work­ year," Bogdanich said. "We've been and Powell has helped begin a and the timing was great." ings of the budding station, the crew talking to other colleges and stu­ hopefully bright future for those Rachael Battista This impending funding pre­ is working out the final kinks and dents too to see what they do." involved with maj6rs within the Torch Staff Writer sented a favorable opportunity for imminent tasks that will have to be Many other schools, including communication department, offer­ the seniors who quickly submitted accomplished in order for VUTU to Indiana University, have a broad­ ing promising breaks through the The new year is fast approach­ an application to the committee for launch. cast station, and VUTV broadcast. ing, and with 2010 just around the approval of funds. "We've been VU is on its way Grounded firmly in reality, corner the sentiments of hope and "They (the DFC) ended up doing a lot of I feel like VUTV is to joining the the team recognizes the long road possibility linger, especially for granting a significant amount of technical stuff," going to work out. ranks and reaping ahead of them and understands that those Valparaiso University stu­ money to VUTV' Bogdanich said. Bogdanich said. the benefits. the deliberation will involve a lot of dents working to establish VUTV Although the proposal has been "Right now we It's just a matter of "Other institu­ patience from all parties involved. as a new media organization on passed, the next move is for VUTV are working with time and talking to tions have it, and "I can't say when it's going to campus. to be acknowledged as a recog­ the person in it's literally a good happen; it's a step-by-step process, Started two semesters ago, the nized legitimate contributor on Schnabel who the right people and resource for cam­ and it's all coming together piece by yearlong venture has transitioned campus due to the money that was deals with auto­ expressing opinions. pus," Powell said. piece," Powell said. "We don't know into its final phases thanks to the bequeathed being contingent upon mation stuff." "We can provide exactly when the launch will be, but tireless efforts from seniors Jim - the administration's approval of the With much of Jim Bogdanich a ton of informa­ hopefully the administration will Bogdanich, Jeff Greco, Mark Schoe­ project as a recognized media orga­ the production tion that repre­ move on it next semester to get it ck and junior Laurin-Whitney nization. involving work Senior sents campus and going." Gottbrath, as well as Phillip Powell, "To make this an organized within Schnabel displays talent." Bogdanich noted that it is just VU assistant professor of commu­ venture, the administration has Hall, the communication building Many departments and pro­ the course of action that is holding nication. Under the crew's watchful to look over how a plan would be on campus, this brings to light an­ grams would get more exposure them back at this point. eye, plans for the station have un­ implemented," Powell said. "VUTV other dilemma of whose responsi­ with the addition of VUTV. "We are just waiting from who­ folded despite its small and unoffi­ cannot operate like a WVUR or a bility the station will fall under. "For example, the meteorology ever is supposed to give us the word cial beginnings. Torch. They have their own facili­ "There's been a lot of controversy students have access to the weather and then we can move forward," "Professor Powell and I talked ties and space, so that's what needs whether it's going to be a communi­ station, but they don't have a place Bogdanich said. a while ago about it," Bogdanich to be looked at." cations department thing or a uni­ to broadcast their work," Powell Greco remains positive for the said. "We thought of doing games "VUTV isn't a TV station," Pow­ versity thing," Greco said. "There's said. "The Campus Chronicle could decisions that will be made in the to put on TV eventually. It came to ell added. "They don't have a build­ really just a lot of red tape that we also use a broadcast outlet. We upcoming months. us one day that we should get this ing on campus like other institu­ have to go through." could make it an extension to dis­ "I feel like VUTV is going to work started because someone has to get tions. The administration needs to Greco, as well as the other stu­ tribute information." out," he said. "It's just a matter of it started. It's now snowballed into see how this can be developed." dents involved, has been talking to Not only would the station give time and talking to the right people us learning and him (Powell) learn­ Adding further insight to this the VU administration to see what other programs more disclosure, and expressing opinions, thoughts ing the system." matter, Bogdanich discussed the it will take to get the equipment but it would also be a learning ex­ and feelings in the right way." Acknowledging how far the team exact phase that is underway at this they need to broadcast VUTV and perience for communication stu­ Staff Writer Madie Szrom con­ has come and the steps that were present moment. also have been reaching out for ad­ dents. tributed to this report. Contact Ra­ necessary for reaching this point, "We have heard nothing nega­ vice from extraneous sources. "There are academic aspects of chael Battista at [email protected].

Lloyd stresses VlTs most important values New wave of H1N1 coming Third candidate for vice president Health Center position visits urges students to get vaccine before Kathryn Kattalia Torch Editor in Chief Christmas break The search to find Valparaiso Torch Staff Report University's new Vice President of Integrated Marketing and Commu­ nications continued this week as a A new wave of illness from the third candidate came to campus to H1N1 influenza is expected to strike present his case. in the early going of next year, of­ Mark Lloyd, former associate ficials said. Vice President of Marketing and Students are urged to get the Communication at Columbia Col­ H1N1 vaccine before leaving cam­ lege Chicago, went before VU fac­ pus for Christmas break, accord­ ulty, students and staff for evalua­ ing to Health Center director Toni tion, answering questions about his Baldwin-Dufour. Dufour said it can long-term marketing goals for the take up to two weeks to develop an­ university and defending his quali­ tibodies against H1N1. fications for the job. Dufour said Valparaiso Univer­ "I think the university has some­ sity has had approximately 108 cas­ thing important and valuable to de­ es of H1N1 influenza this semester liver to the world, and I'd like to be alone. Approximately eight cases a part of that," Lloyd said. resulted in pneumonia. Students, Giving a brief presentation out­ faculty and staff who- are 24 years lining his plans to improve VU's of age or younger are encouraged to image in the marketing world, get the H1N1 vaccine. Lloyd stressed the importance of The vaccine is free and available strengthening the university's brand on a walk-in basis at the Health and providing consistency in how Center during normal hours of op­ each of the colleges are represented eration. The Health Center is also rec­ to the outside community. Dan Lund / The Torch ommending a seasonal influenza "I don't think you need a brand - Mark Lloyd, former associate Vice President of Marketing and Communication at Columbia College Chicago, spoke to vaccine for a cost of $20. Seasonal you've already got one," Lloyd said. students and staff about his long-term marketing goals for Valparaiso University Tuesday. "What are you doing with it? Do influenza typically begins in Febru­ you know what it is?" ary. If selected as marketing V-P, to be a student here," Lloyd said. do the same for VU. university advancement at Van­ The Health Center also car­ Lloyd said he would continue to Ultimately, Lloyd said these ef­ "Valpo has features I think are guard University of Southern ries the pneumonia vaccine, which develop VU's brand so that the forts will drive enrollment and en­ sellable," Lloyd said. "The most im­ Califoria, Rick Harding will un­ is recommended for those with university can attract students and hance VU's overall reputation. portant values Valpo has to offer are dergo questioning as well at an chronic health conditions and is distinguish itself from competition. Lloyd worked for almost five those mentioned in its vision state­ open forum at 2:30 p.m. today available for $40. One suggestion he had was to make years to create a similar brand and ment: Knowledge, character, integ­ in the Christopher Center Com­ Questions can be directed to the VU's Web site more attractive to logo at Columbia College as the rity and wisdom." munity Room. Health Center at ext. 5060. prospective students by infusing it school worked to refresh its image The fourth and final V-P can­ with more images of campus life. and draw a certain crowd of stu­ didate will be on campus today. Contact Kathryn Kattalia at Contact News Editor Alex Smith "Give kids an idea of what it's like dents. Lloyd said he believes he can Having served as vice president for [email protected]. at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, December 11, 2009 Campus/Nation A5 Mobile room and board sorts prompted by the $32,000 in Duke student debt he was left with after getting his undergraduate degree from comes with his the University at Buffalo, a state university in New York. He paid own housing: that debt off working full time for two years, and he swore never to be Parked Ford van similarly saddled again. His Duke courses are $3,000 each, but grants cut that to $1,000 Eric Ferreri per course. Between money he McClatchy-Tribune News Services makes working part time and the summers he spends as a park DURHAM, N.C. - Even by ranger, he gets by. starving-grad-student standards, Ilgunas figures it's only a Duke student Ken Ilgunas' campus matter of time before the campus housing is humble. It is, however, cops come knocking. Until then, mobile. Ilgunas, 26, is shacking though, he's not saying exactly up in a 1994 Ford Econoline as a where he parks and lives. means of getting through his liberal He bought the van for $1,500 studies graduate program without this spring and tore out some seats. debt. Parked in a lot on the edge of He sleeps on the converted back campus, he cooks seat, using a with camping sleeping bag equipment and There's no beauty or for cold nights. subsists largely on poetry or adventure It's comfortable peanut butter. enough, Ilgunas, who in that sort of life. I though the heat grew up in Niagara recognized I wasn't is no picnic. Falls, N.Y., doesn't getting something He's reluctant think he's really to run the air roughing it. He out of that lifestyle. conditioning; it showers and Ken Ilgunas could blow his exercises in the cover. Duke University student campus gym and "I got here knows all the 24- and it was 95 hour buildings where he can keep degrees and 75 percent humidity," MCT warm, dry and connected to the he said. "It was like a greenhouse. Internet. I'd be in there a minute and my Ken Ilgunas eats a meal in his '94 Ford van which serves as alternative housing for the Duke University student. "I'm rarely in the van. Just clothes would be totally saturated." to eat and sleep," he said this An aspiring writer and devotee week. "Generally it's not the most of "Walden," Henry David Thoreau's violating any campus rules. to worry about parking tickets at "I felt there was something convenient place. The closest classic account of solitude and self- "Our first concern is for his Walden." vapid about the suburban lifestyle," bathroom is a quarter-mile away, discovery, Ilgunas has another year health and safety, and we offer Ilgunas was raised in a he said. and there's no source of water or two of schooling ahead of him guidance and counsel to help him suburban, middle-class family. His "People work 40 hours a week nearby. But with that said, I live and hopes to remain in his van. transition to a new home," Duke mother is a nurse, his father is a and come home and watch TV. pretty comfortably I bring a water He need not worry. A Duke, spokesman Michael Schoenfeld. factory worker. It was a good life,, There's no beauty or poetry or jug to campus and fill it up." official said that while the university said. "That said, it is certainly a but left Ilgunas unsettled. adventure in that sort of life. Ilgunas isn't doing this out of doesn't encourage Ilgunas' method creative part of his education, Now, he buys food in bulk and I recognized I wasn't getting necessity. Rather, it's a self-test of of housing, he doesn't appear to be though I don't think Thoreau had eats, on average, for $4.34 a day. something out of that lifestyle."

Community, from page A3 as possible." Students currently involved in Spotlight on immigration their own thing; the only differ­ living-learning communities also ence is the people next door will feel that the formation of a global be all of the like-mind. They all village would allow more students to legal status under immigration inside the Chicago offices of want to engage in a cross-cul­ experience and participate in diverse Undocumented III reform. the Illinois Coalition for tural international experience," experiences. Padilla said he was riding the Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Blevins said. "It's a way for each "There is a need for education college student subway when his attorney called where activists who organized program to do their own thing about different ethnicity and cul­ with the good news. rallies and an Internet but interact with each other at tures here on campus. Communities wins reprieve from "From day one, I remained campaign on Padilla's behalf the same time." (like the GLC) promote that diver­ hopeful," he said, adding that he awaited word of the meeting with Students planning on study­ sity, tolerance and awareness of ev­ deportation hadn't yet purchased a plane ticket ICE. ing abroad or those from the gen­ eryone on campus," said Samantha to Mexico. "This is wonderful," said Joshua eral campus community who are Cornwell, a resident in the Global Antonio Olivo When friends asked about Hoyt, executive director for the not directly involved in the GLC, Leaders Community. McClatchy-Tribune News Services his plans to settle in the country ICIRR. "Chicago came together Spanish or French programs are Cornwell also mentioned that the he hadn't seen since he was in support of Rigo Padilla and also encouraged new commu­ six, "my answer was always 'My the Obama administration heard to apply as do­ nity will "help CHICAGO - An undocumented struggle is to stay' (the president's) mestic students. Domestic students all the various student whose fight to stay in the I wanted to stay." home town." "We are invit­ organizations who won't be able country has ignited a movement on Padilla, in Hopefully, this is an "Now let's get ing study abroad involved in the his behalf says he has been allowed the midst of solutions for the students to par­ to study abroad can global village initial step toward a to stay in the United States for one finals week at whole nation ticipate as well," choose to live in this put on larger more year. the University of major movement to and not do this Blevins said. events and have. corridor and get a The apparent reprieve, Illinois Chicago, stop the deporation on a case-by- "Students who more discus­ which U.S. Immigration and said he was case basis," Hoyt are going abroad close experience to sion about what of undocumented Customs Enforcement would relieved he can added, referring and want to that. it really means not immediately confirm, came stay but still students in the U.S. to promises prepare for that to be culturally less than a week before Rigo dealing with by Obama experience will Ryan Blevins aware." Padilla, 21, was supposed to leave stress. Kalman Resnick that federal have the oppor­ The Office tunity to live in Assistant Dean of Dec. 16 for his native Mexico, "I have two Padilla's attorney immigration of Residential where he hasn't been since he more papers to reforms are a this community Students Life is planning was 6. turn in," he said. high priority for a semester to institute the "It's official," Padilla said "My teachers are going to kill me While Padilla's plight has been and maybe live Global Village Thursday morning after his if I don't." emblematic of the frustrations next door to a person from the as a pilot program next year and will lawyer met with immigration . Padilla's attorney, Kalman felt by immigrant advocates country they're visiting." decide whether to officially keep or officials in Chicago. He smiled Resnick, said "hopefully, this is hoping to win legalization Blevins also mentioned that change the program after the Spring ear-to-ear as he held up a letter an initial step toward a major for millions in the country the community will be a good 2010 semester. Living in the Global from ICE confirming his movement to stop the deportation illegally, his pardon is likely to stir option for students who want to Village will not cost any more than application for a one-year stay was of undocumented students in the resentment from groups pushing study abroad but can't fit it into normal on-campus housing, and granted. U.S." for more aggressive immigration their schedule. applications to live in the commu­ "I promise that I'm going to work Padilla's immigration status was enforcement. "Domestic students who nity will soon be made available. All hard and go to school and graduate discovered when he was arrested As part of three-legged won't be able to study abroad can sophomore, junior and senior stu­ from college," he said. "I hope for drinking and driving earlier platform for immigration choose to live in this corridor and dents are eligible to live in the village. my case can be an example" this year. The decision to stay reform pushed by the Obama get a close experience to that," More information about the village of the thousands of other the deportation of came during administration, Homeland Blevins said. "They will be able will be released later this year. undocumented immigrants hoping a meeting with ICE officials in Security Secretary Janet to interact with international and to stay in the country long enough Chicago Thursday. 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noted many of Schalk's accomplish­ Schalk to receive ments. "He is a composer, conductor, Turf tires deemed safe honorary degree hymn writer and hymnologist," Wente said. "He's written extensive­ Since then, other states, including would explore whether a more ly in the area of church music and EPA: Artificial Connecticut, California and New comprehensive study was war­ Lutheran music hymnody." York, have conducted their own ranted. Wunderlich further pointed to surface poses studies, as have various federal Air and surface samples for the professor will be Schalk's widespread influence. agencies. The studies focused on EPA study released Thursday were "He's been influential in church no immediate lead in the nylon grass fibers and taken from three athletic fields awarded at music here in America and around the rubber tire crumbs that form or complexes in North Carolina, the world," Wunderlich said. health threats the cushioning. Georgia and Ohio, and from one Jan Westrick, chair of the depart­ Results have been conflicting, playground in the Washington commencement ment of education at VU, is Schalk's Jan Hefler and the studies have all had their area. The testing was so limited, daughter. She said she was proud to McClatchy-Tribune News Services own limitations. For example, the Grevatt said, that the agency was Paul Rubio heaf of her father's recognition by New Jersey study focused only on "not in a position to draw any con­ Torch Staff Writer the university. PHILADELPHIA - In a long- the artificial-turf fibers, but oth­ clusions on a national basis." "I was delighted because he's awaited but limited report, the ers dealt with the rubber crumbs Between August and October At this Sunday's mid-year com­ very influential in his field and has U.S. Environmental Protection pulverized tires that rest between last year, the EPA took air samples mencement ceremony, Carl Schalk, had a lot of influence on the work­ Agency said Thursday that there the blades and help them stand from about three feet above the distinguished professor of music ing of the church," Westrick said was no cause for immediate con­ up. The Consumer Product Safety surfaces roughly the nose level emeritus at Concordia University Wente noted Schalk's good work cern from lead and other toxins Commission said there were no of children to determine the in­ Chicago, will be awarded an hon­ at the Concordia University Chi­ in artificial-turf fields and play­ risks, but the U.S. Centers for halation risk. The agency also col­ orary degree by Valparaiso Univer­ cago Music Department. ground surfaces made from re­ Disease Control and Prevention lected samples wiped from the turf sity. "I worked with him as a faculty cycled tires. advised precautions for children blades. "I think it's a significant honor member for a number of years," he The EPA cautioned, however, using the fields. All samples came back at levels to be recognized by Valparaiso Uni­ said. "In the time before and after that the 123-page study was too Peter Grevatt, who oversees within acceptable standards, Gre­ versity," Schalk said. "Valparaiso his retirement, he's been helpful and small to rule out potential health children's health issues at the vatt said, but testing was not done University is an important uni­ supportive of the activities of the threats. EPA, said the agency would hold for all toxins. versity. So it was music depart- The report was triggered by a meeting in the spring, possibly The tires might contain arsenic, a very humbling He's been ment. controversy in New Jersey after in May, to bring together officials cadmium, chromium, manganese, experience to hear the state Health Department re­ from these states and the federal influential in church Schalk high­ mercury, lead, benzene, latex and that news, but very lighted that ported in spring 2008 that it found agencies to discuss what the next other compounds. Some of those much appreciated. music here in not only has elevated levels of lead dust com­ step should be. elements are carcinogenic, and I accept is as a sign America and around he done music ing from two aging fields there. Grevatt said the workshop some can cause brain dysfunction. of appreciation, Te- work in the aca­ gard and recogni­ the world. demic realm, tion for what I've but he has also been doing for the Jan Westrick been active as Vigii, from page Al fected by the virus. zation also places about 30 people past 50 years or so." a church musi­ "(My brother) was very fortu­ affected by the virus in short-term Chair, education department Schalk has writ­ cian. Uplifting Brothers, a Merrillville- nate because he knew he was loved emergency housing through a tem­ ten about church "I've had based organization dedicated to and accepted," she said, noting that porary shelter program. Gillespie music history and composed mu­ .. .wonderful opportunities to ... be HIV/AIDS and STD health educa­ not all men and women with the vi­ said it is different than other shel­ sic for Lutheran liturgical worship. part of a congregation that appreci­ tion, prevention, counseling and rus have the same support system. ter programs, because the people He was also a professor of music at ates and celebrates the Lutheran mu­ testing. Tony Gillespie, executive direc­ they are placing have a compro­ Concordia University Chicago from sical tradition," he said. When Saylor first came to the tor of Brothers Uplifting Brothers, mised immune system. 1965 to 1993. Schalk's Lutheran musical tra­ region, she felt she was not able to said that often gay men with the Instead of submitting the quilts According to Dustin Wunder­ dition focuses on congregational comfortably talk about how her virus have difficulty finding a place to the national quilt project, it lich, senior director of public rela­ song, with the ultimate aim of brother suffered from the virus. to live because of health and work stayed in Northwest Indiana to be tions, the board of directors decides preaching the Gospel. "It took me 15 years until I was related issues. displayed at churches and other on the honorary degree recipients. "It's also a responsibility I do able to find a safe place to talk "There is not a stigma," Gillespie HIV/AIDS awareness events. Say­ "Carl Schalk is one of the most not take lightly, to compose music about my brother," Saylor said. said. "There are just so many so­ lor said that the 12 panels of the premier Lutheran musicians," he worthy to be used by God's people," What started off as one quilted cial, economic and psychosocial quilt help put a face on the disease said. Schalk said. panel in memorial of her brother factors." and shows how the virus can affect Steven Wente, professor of mu­ grew into 12 different panels with BUB annually serves approxi­ everyone in some way. sic and music department chair Contact Paul Rubio at torch@ the support of people in the com­ mately 500 people in Lake, Porter Contact Mike Jakubisin at at Concordia University Chicago, valpo.edu. munity whose lives have been af­ and LaPorte counties. The organi­ torch@valpo. edu. T

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"I've long believed in and have always spoken out for the rights of same sex couples and fully agree with Governor Corzine." - Bruce Springsteen speaking in favor of New OPINION Jersey's gay marriage bill. STAFF EDITORIAL New media group creates opportunity and scrutiny

A tremendous opportunity lies a new resource beyond this fortu­ before our university. For the first itous windfall. time in Valparaiso University's It is reasonable to expect that history, our student body could VUTV raise at least 25 percent possess a closed-circuit television of its own revenue to soften the station, produced and governed financial blow to other media or­ by students. As VUTV says in ganizations. their promotional DVD, "Imagine Though advertisements for the possibilities." television may require more time As a university, we have an and effort than their counter­ academic imperative to ensure parts in print or radio, the staff the establish­ of VUTV has U5TLOAJ6. To ment and suc­ proven itself cess of VUTV. to be uniquely In these cash- £LA*$ This new media placed to invest OAMTA organization is strapped times, the their abilities to Oft, capable of cross­ first priority for VUTV a project such as ing department this. It also pro­ lines by offering should be fiscal vides a proper a breadth of op­ stainability of the platform for lo- • portunities for organization. cal businesses all disciplines. to advertise. From journal­ But this pro­ ism to meteorology to business cess of identifying potential rev­ administration, VUTV will draw enue streams is one that VUTV from all majors, offering students will have to carefully undertake Megan Williams and Derek Schnake / The Torch an interdisciplinary experience to prove that their interest in the that VU has heretofore lacked. project is both long-term and sus­ But the importance of a stu­ tainable. "I don't understand how Ted "To Ava Meux, the problem with dent-run television station under­ The deliberation over the fiscal Pietrzak can associate giving' with stripping is not the act of stripping; scores the need to make sure it is foundation upon which VUTV being selfish.'" it's the social circumstances that properly set up. will be founded highlights a topic -December 7 promote women to resort to such In these cash-strapped times, that is long overdue for discus­ lowly behavior." the first priority for VUTV should sion: Financial policies of all or­ "I liked the headline last week -December 9 be fiscal stainability of the organi­ ganizations. In the following se­ 'Wood on fire.' I didn't think the zation. Before VUTV can hope to mesters, Student Senate cannot be Torch could print things like that." "What does that mean, 'to play us join other media organizations on afraid to challenge longstanding -December 7 out?"' campus, it must and antiquated -December 9 first demon financial poli­ "Don't you find it interesting that strate that it can Bujthe burden cies of certain The Torch logo looks like an upside "Is the Valpo basketball team really keep its head lies not only on organizations. down ACORN?" good enough to play Purdue and above water This will December 7 North Carolina?" without finan­ senate and VUTV; all require a col­ FLICKER -December 10 cial floundering. organizations (The laborative and BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION "How can there be a 'Chicago State' Next semester, Torch included) must diligent effort University?" "Why has the weather been so VUTV will ap­ by more than Hi! I'm Flicker, the true voice of -December 8 awful in the past few days? And Al ply for status be ready to make the few sena­ Valparaiso University. Something Gore says the earth is heating up. as an allocated concessions. tors who ex­ bothering you? Send me an AOL "Dear Valpo, please don't forget Tell that to my frostbite." media organiza­ haustively and Instant Message at VUTorch. that we have to walk to class. So -December 10 tion, meaning it commendably even if you salt/plow the streets, will be eligible for a considerable scrutinized this past season's bud­ I'll make sure it shows up on the we still have a hard time getting "I think professors should avoid chunk of Student Senate funding. get. Opinion pages every week. And to class via the sidewalks without discussions about the existence of With an already stretched me­ As intimidating as the budgets don't worry, it's anonymous. ice skates. Sincerely, a student who God in the classroom. It makes me dia budget, where will this money may be, but senators are elected doesn't want to ice skate to class." uncomfortable." come from? and paid for their thoroughness. "Nice black and white photo on a -December 8 -December 10 Senate and VUTV need to But the burden lies not only on color front page, Torch. Glad to see work together to find creative senate and VUTV; all organiza­ those late nights are paying off." "This weather sucks. Period." "Irony? Obama accepted the ways to fund an entirely new tions (The Torch included) must -December 5 December 8 Nobel Peace Prize a week after he media branch. While VUTV ap­ be ready to make concessions to increased the number of troops in plied for and won funding from aid VUTV in their endeavor. This "Someone really needs to fix the "Could we have printed a bigger Afghanistan." the Discretionary Funds Com­ will force groups on campus to showers in Brandt Hall. Hot water picture of Tim Tebow last week? -December 10 mittee to cover start-up costs, become more self-sufficient and shouldn't be a rare commodity in Somebody has a man-crush." plausible sources of income must fiscally creative. college." -December 8 "It would be a crime for anyone but be discovered or created to avoid While VUTV is a wonderful -December 5 Morgan Freeman to play Nelson burdening other media organi­ and bold new idea for the univer­ "What is worth shoplifting in the Mandela in a movie. They could've zations. This year, the DFC pre­ sity, without a sustainable plan for "I don't care how much you may be bookstore?" been separated at birth." sented a unique opportunity for the program's future, the dream of in love. Leave the making out for -December 8 -December 10 eligible student organizations, but a university television station will inside your dorm room. Hopefully next year VUTV will have to find remain just that: A dream. when your roommate is gone." "Schubert used to pull Santa's -December 6 sleigh all by himself. But Santa Staff editorials are written by an editorial board selected from the staff fired him after he found out that Hey VU! Flicker is now on of The Torch. They represent the official position of the newspaper. "Derek Schnake is wrong. People Schubert was having an affair with Twitter. Tweet the Torch @ are upset with Obama's policy not Mrs. Claus." ValpoTorch and I'll make because he took the best of both -December 9 sure they get in print! sides, but the worst of both sides. That's why no one is happy with "The week before finals shouldn't \ 1 HE TORCH ^ him." be harder than finals week itself." VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER VOL. 103, ISSUE 14, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009 -December 6 -December 9

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Even without the factory tox­ ins, we frequently poison our bodies in such ways as cook­ Torch Opinion Writer ing with nonstick pans, which VIRGINIA, \ contain perfluorooctanoic acid, TUEREBNO We are a civilization that must a newly classified carcinogen. overcome our delusions. Subtly, this occurs all around us, SUCH THING. J This past Monday, the UN. whether it is from the dirty car Climate Change Conference be­ exhaust we breathe or the toxic, gan in Copenhagen. During this formaldehyde-soaked bed sheets two-week event, there will most we sleep in. assuredly be much said about According to the World Health numerous environmental issues Organization, cancer is the lead­ plaguing our beloved planet. ing cause of death worldwide, Many proposed solutions will be with 7.9 million deaths per year brought to the table, but none will and is only expected to rise in the seriously target the true source of future. destruction: Us. Cancer is not a justifiable side Our toxic, technology-inten­ effect of an industrialized life­ sive culture is the derivation of style. nearly all global issues, yet we, When President Obama vis­ the wealthy, malignantly promote its the Climate Change Confer­ MCT this lifestyle as the ideal solution, ence in Copenhagen a week from imperially, without any second today, he will more than likely guesses. speak of reduc- It is easy to ing America's diagnose prob­ Prevention is an greenhouse lems. For ex­ often-overlooked gas emissions ample, with this solution because it by 17 percent being the week of 2005's levels before final ex­ requires conscious before 2020. WOm. PRIZE ^UTERATURE? ams, many stu­ and instant sacrifice This propo­ dents will suffer sition is pro­ from tiredness. gressive, but This is a problem most likely alas, even the esteemed President caused by not getting enough of the United States is prone to sleep. following the flawed Red Bull It is not as easy, though, to mentality, incurably believing choose the most effective solution technology can fix the problems to all problems: Prevention. Get­ caused by - ironically - technol­ ting more sleep and having better ogy- time management would elimi­ It would be wonderful if mod­ nate tiredness, but instead, our ern technology could solve all our generation increasingly guzzles environmental crises, but this is cans of Red Bull or other caffein- neither likely nor plausible. Ge­ ated beverages. netically engineered plants regu­ Prevention is an often-over­ larly consume enormous amounts looked solution because it requires of water, solar panel production conscious and instant sacrifice. yields vast amounts of toxic waste, Instead of having fun with friends and hybrid cars and their ad­ all weekend, students might have vanced batteries frequently emit to work in the library for several more greenhouse gases during their production than non-hybrid hours. MCT Nonetheless, if the cars. students choose the The intentions Red Bull route, of green innova­ they will ex­ tions are genu­ perience in­ ine, but the Social media spurs social justice creased fa­ abusive uses tigue, stress of these tech­ Ayatollah's oppressive regime has presidential campaign, Obama took and anxiety, nologies are been characterized by communica­ full advantage of his online prowess as well as tragic. erek tion through Twitter and Facebook. to recruit new and motivated vot­ weakened Being This has prompted the Iranian gov­ ers. immune sys­ CHNAKE a pas­ Torch Opinion Editor ernment to shut down the Internet. If there has been a positive mark tems. sionate, Microsoft's new search engine, in what Time Magazine has dubbed These nega­ radically New media has now discovered Bing, has caused a flurry of con­ "The Worst Decade Ever," it has tive results are minded a function it never expected to per­ troversy lately. In order to pander been the ever-expansive nature of often overlooked college stu­ form: The medium of social justice. to the Chinese the social because of short-term dent, I am often Incidents, locally and globally, have government, media. It has benefits. For a brief told that my analy­ suggested such an emergence. Microsoft has With the proliferation been at the while, Red Bull "gives ses are farfetched and Last October, Fenger High allowed Chi­ of mobile devices core of some you wings." incompatible with the School student Darrion Alberts was nese officials of the major Red Bull is symbolic status quo. brutally beaten to death on Chi­ to manipulate and their seemingly social move­ of modern technology - a To be honest, I cago's South Side. The grainy video search results endless capabilities... ments of the uploaded to YouTube prompted decade. Video flawed means to immedi­ agree. As long as the to favor Chi­ social media now has ate ease, regardless of the status quo involves the fierce and swift national outrage, nese propa­ clips online detrimental side effects im­ systematic destruc­ raising questions about the safety ganda. When the capabilities to be have become posed. tion of all the Earth's of students in Chicago's public searching in everywhere at all times. as potent of Evidence of this pre­ resources, as well as schools. Without the video, Alberts Chinese char­ a political ventively ignorant Red increased rates of depres­ would have been just another name acters the weapon as Bull mentality can be seen sion, suicide and divorce, in the newspaper, but this online phrase "Dalai Lama," the returned the cable news pundit. through health statistics. I cannot see how one would video brought the world into the results are littered with terms like With the proliferation of mobile The top three causes of want to be part of the status quo. realm of teenage violence. "tyrant" or "terrorism." devices and their seemingly endless death in America are heart MCT Looking for solutions to our This past week, a YouTube video In fairness to Microsoft, all on­ capabilities (iPhone and Droid), disease, cancer and stroke - all of societal problems through the exposing the beating of a 15-year- line companies have to comply with social media now has the capabili­ which are generally preventive and eyes of industrial civilization has old girl in Newark, Ohio, led to the the Chinese government within ties to be everywhere at all times. tied to unhealthy lifestyle choices made little progress for over a cen­ prosecution of the assailant. The Chinese borders. But Microsoft ex­ Totalitarian regimes will now find it made possible through modern tury. Prevention is the only option bystander who videotaped the in­ pands Chinese influence into the much harder to conceal the discon­ technology (pesticide-soaked that can save humankind from cident posted the video online and computers of all Bing users tying in tent within their own borders. The food supply, stressful jobs, lack the drastic problems of tomorrow. declared that she wanted something Mandarin. truth will now surface more easily. of natural exercise, air pollution, Until we collectively simplify our to be done about the bullying. Microsoft's folly has prompted a If abused, we could the future of spreading of diseases through in­ lifestyles, the Earth will continue Last October, Rodney Bradford swift and expansive boycott of the social media could provide tyrants ternational travel, etc.). to wheeze and whimper, toxically of Brooklyn, New York, escaped search engine. I encourage all to and dictators tools for totalitarian It is easy to note that modern and unreservedly. It requires sac­ armed robbery charges using a Fa­ join. rule. If used in the hands of judi­ technology saves lives, which is rifice, of which we should no be cebook status update to prove his Incidents like these signal the cious and rational people, we could true, but having to go to the hos­ afraid. alibi. increasing prominence of social see another impetus in the pursuit pital to fight cancer overlooks Let's put down the Red Bull. It was the first time a social net­ media within the realm of social of social justice. the actual causes of cancer, most The views expressed are those of working Web site has be used in the change. Politicians and activists are The views expressed are those of of which are carcinogenic toxins, the writer and not necessarily those acquittal of a suspect. taking advantage of Facebook and the writer and not necessarily those such as those emitted into the en­ of The Torch. Contact Ted Pietrzak The growing unrest in Iran as Twitter to propagate to a younger, of The Torch. Contact Derek Schnake vironment by factories. at [email protected]. students march in protest of the more active audience. During his at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, December 11, 2009 A9

Crusader men's basketball falls to SPORTS fifth-ranked Purdue, A12 Search for GOOD SPORTSMAN successor Defensive end Committee formed Rundh successful to help pick VUs for Crusaders on next football coach and off field Spencer Roach Ryan O'Gara Torch Spofts Editor Torch Staff Writer Now that former Valparaiso The awards just keep coming University head football coach for Valparaiso University football Stacy Adams has resigned, a search senior Adam Rundh. committee has been formed to Just last month, Rundh help Director of Athletics Mark was named an Academic All- LaBarbera find a suitable successor American selection for the out of more than 100 applicants. second straight year and was "There's a lot of interest in the chosen as one of 10 finalists for job," LaBarbera said. the Awards and Recognition The search committee, which is Association Sportsmanship headed by Kraig Olejniczak, dean Award. of the College of Engineering, has According to the ARA, met twice thus far and consists of nominees must be a starting Stephen Anthony, associate director player or significant contributor of athletics for business services and on his team; be an athlete in good Photos Provided redshirt sophomore quarterback academic standing; demonstrate Senior defensive end Adam Rundh runs toward an opposing quarterback. Rundh is one of 10 finalists for the ARA Matt Upshaw, among others. great respect for competitors, Sportsmanship Award and was named an Academic Ail-American for the second consecutive year. The first step will be to school, teammates and coaches; determine which candidates will show an ability to accept victory advance to the phone interview and defeat graciously;" convey level," Rundh said. when it's over, you leave it on the renovation of the playground stage. From there, the list will be a high degree of humility Rundh said his sportsmanship field." at Hilltop House. He also narrowed further. and integrity; roots can be traced all Perhaps just volunteered "We'll probably bring a couple and demonstrate the way back to when as important as in reading of people to campus for interviews," commitment in the he played in Sweden his performance Coming from a small and tutoring LaBarbera said. "I've also been classroom and to the before coming to VU. on the field is the school, it is great programs contacting some other people community. Rundh said that after way that Rundh at local seeing who else they thought would For Rundh, being every game, the teams carries himself to get the football elementary be good candidates." selected as just would meet at the 45- off the field. program noticed on a schools. Some of these references include one of two finalists yard line and thank the An active "I respect members of the Black Coaches from Division I-AA referees for the game. member of the national level. the coaches, Association, the NCAA, Pioneer schools for a national "I believe that you community, opponents, Football League commissioner sportsmanship award have to be a good Rundh 1 has Adam Rundh the values of Patty Viverto and VU alumna is important to not winner and a good assisted in the university Carolyn Femovich, Patriot League Senior defensive end only him but the team Rundh loser," Rundh said. "Not projects at the and the commissioner. as well. only that, but you have to Mental Health responsibility Whoever is hired as the next "Coming from a small school, carry yourself with respect for Association of Porter County of representing the community' head football coach will need to it is great to get the football your opponents. You learn to with Advocates for Civic fulfill many attributes. program noticed on a national appreciate the heat of battle. But Engagement and helped with the See Rundh, page All "(We want) someone who's going to be a good fit for Valpo, a coach who knows what a quality football program looks like, (and) we want a coach who understands the importance of academics," THE SPORTS MAVEN LaBarbera said. LaBarbera added that VU's next coach will also need to know how to recruit players to a non- scholarship school and will have Donaghy hook raises questions to turn around a program that has been generally down for the past away that easily. ,The scandal is "60 Minutes" last Sunday. they can wish the problem few years. Controversy with pervasive in the league. What issues did Donaghy raise in away with a public relations "If you're not having a lot of Didn't NBA commissioner David his book? campaign. Stern has spoken success, there's a whole number of NBA officials not Stern say that Donaghy was just a Donaghy delved into bets that about Donaghy being a lone wolf things you can point at," LaBarbera rogue referee? refs make on events in the game, in an effort to reassure fans that said. "It hasn't been for a lack likely to end soon As he tap dances himself into his such as which ref would call the referees officiate in a fair and of effort. I know the kids have happy place, Stern wants to believe first foul. Sometimes these were so ethical fashion. As a symbolic been practicing hard on the field. that Donaghy was the only referee ridiculous that they would swallow gesture, Stern appointed former Everyone's been trying everything manipulating games. their whistles on hard fouls to avoid two-star general Ron Johnson they know." torn Do we need to discuss this while having to cough up money. senior vice president of referee Despite VU's lackluster record, there is exciting action in sports, like What about refs encouraging operations. the program continues to show Torch Staff Writer a Heisman race and two undefeated high scoring? 7s greater disclosure given on some strengths. NFL teams? Donaghy said that the league officiating? "The institution , is clearly Will you tell me that NBA referees You have the . wanted to control Game officials are reported a strength," LaBarbera said. don't make all of the mistakes that right to remain star-stoppers earlier than previously, when "Valparaiso University has a baseball umpires and NFL refs have ignorant, but are The NBA has — defenders they could only be announced strong reputation in the world of made in the past few months? you a responsible who contained an hour before game time. That athletics." Am I supposed to tell you that citizen if you pretended that they star players. For is important disclosure. LaBarbera also cited the long NBA refs are perfect angels with bury your head in can wish the problem example, Raja What more can the NBA do? history of the program as an golden hearts inside their chiseled the sand? away with a public Bell of the Suns Operation Hug a Ref needs attribute. In addition to the two frames? I cannot tell you that NBA For good could not even strong implementation. Rather, PFL championships VU won in refs are perfect or angels. reason, relations campaign. breathe on Kobe the league needs an open 2000 and 2003, the program itself Do you mean the referee scandal Donaghy's book Bryant without relationship with referees. has been around for 90 years. is still going on? "Personal Foul," being called for a They must meet them on level "We may not have had a lot of Ding! You are awake and may be which hit stores last Friday, has foul. Donaghy points out that the ground. Then, referees can success recently, but we have a long conscious as well. remained on the banner at the top "NBA wants the big names to score openly express their feelings tradition of football," LaBarbera • But wasn't it all over once Tim of the home page on Deadspin with points." To further enable stars, about particular player, coaches, said. Donaghy left the game in 2007 and the headline "Excerpts from the refs decided' that a star who was owners and teams. Ultimately, LaBarbera hopes served time in jail? Book the NBA Doesn't Want You foul trouble should only be called the football program can contend That scored a perfect 10 on to Read" for six weeks. Phil Taylor for an obvious foul. The views expressed are those consistently and finish in the the naivete scale. Truly, great writes about it in his column this Has the league properly addressed of the writer and not necessarily top third of the conference each simplemindedness is required to week in Sports Illustrated, and Mike the issue? those of The Torch. Contact Tom believe that the scandal has gone Wallace interviewed Donaghy on The NBA has pretended that Firme at [email protected]. See Football, page All A10 Sports The Torch | Friday, December 11, 2009 -•THE RED ZONE*- Relays deliver for VU

Perfect teams battle affect how we do at the end of the put himself on the record board." Both teams swim season. I think all our relays will be The 200 freestyle relay of Sivak, strong by conference." Hunter, junior Trevor Trimpe and Experts>erts debate debate gStSg* that bo,h noteworthy meets Hunte took delight in strong Edwards placed eighth in 1:29.03. the Colts and Saints are barely » freshmen performances, particularly The 400 freestyle relay of whether Colts or distinguishable at the top. from Sarah Robertson, who placed Trimpe, Hunter, Edwards and Sivak However, I would argue that the at Bowling Green 20th in the 100-meter breaststroke placed eighth in 3:15.89. Saints will finish Saints actually have the edge. in 1:12.16 and 11th in the 400-meter "This foreshadows the times to be Earlier, Mark noted that the Tom Firme individual medley in 4:58.54. seen at conference," Edwards said. SeaSQn Undefeated Colts have a slight upperhandon Torch Staff Writer "Sarah was one who really Sivak gave his usual reliable defense, and I would agree. What impressed me," Hunte said. individual swims, taking sixth in the he did not mention, though, was The Valparaiso University Freshman Justine Barnes placed 100 freestyle in 47.62, 2.78 seconds that the Saints have the same, if women's swimming team placed 13th in the 200-meter butterfly in behind the lead and seventh in the not more pronounced, edge on eighth out of 11 teams at the Calvin 2:14.28. 500 freestyle in 4:54.52. -mark offense. Winter Invitational in Bowling Shew found the meet helpful VU scored 210 points. Grand Green, Ohio, taking place from last Torch Staff Writer . In terms of total offense, since preliminaries were held in Valley State University won the the Saints lead the league with Thursday to Saturday. the morning and final heats were at meet with 1,392.5 points. 429 yards per game. The Colts, "The meet was very, very good," night, giving the women a chance Edwards believed that the meet, however, are close behind with said head coach Howard Hunte. to swim an event twice. reassured swimmers that they could 390 YPG. The more profound "We had a lot of season best and The Crusaders (0-6) scored beat times set with the buoyancy difference, however, is scoring, personal best times." 79 points. Grand Valley State suits used at the Horizon League Torch Sports Editor as the Saints average a ridiculous VU found the bulk of its scoring University won the meet with 1,118 Championship last season that 36.7 points per game, while the in the relays. points. were banned by the The Saints barely made it. Colts average a very respectable The 200-meter medley relay The VU men's NCAA since the Somehow, from a mere 23 yards away, 20.9 PPG. of seniors Karen Berg and Rachel swimming team This was our best suits brought down Washington Redskins placekicker So the Colts have the edge Maj ercik and juniors Amy Andracki placed fifth out meet of the season numerous records Shaun Suisham pushed the game- on defense, but the Saints have and Laura Rickey finished 12th in of seven teams at and also tore easily. winning kick to the right of the field the edge on offense. With two 1:54.08. the Calvin Winter (for the men). "There was goal post on Sunday. The Saints almost identical teams, how "The relays were the best they've Invitational in pressure to show kicked a game-winner in overtime can we determine who will have been this season," said senior Kristy Bowling Green, Howard Hunte (we) can still swim to continue their quest toward an an easier time winning their Shew. Ohio, taking place the same times," undefeated season. last four games? Look at the The 800 medley relay with from last Thursday Head coach Edwards said. "We The Colts had less trouble, facing schedule. Majercik, Rickey, Shew and junior to Saturday. showed that this the resurrected Vince Young and Though their remaining Stephanie Ferschl placed 10th in "This was our best meet of weekend." his Tennessee Titans. The Colts schedules have some 8:04.61. the season," Hunte said, citing Hunte stated that he expects the continued their streak and ended the similarities, the Saints have The 400-meter freestyle relay numerous season and personal team to improve through the season Titans', but they've had troubles of the edge over the Colts, playing with Majercik, Rickey, Shew and bests times. "We had a lot of people and benefit from the upcoming their own earlier in the season. against teams with a combined freshman Erin Owen placed 13th in drop time." training trip. The Patriots are the only team in 20-28 record, while Indianapolis 3:46.61. The relay teams delivered strong "We will work on specific events," NFL history to go 16-0. And now, at plays teams with a combined In the offseason, the Crusaders performances for the Crusaders. he said. "We'll be faster by (the 12-0, both the Saints and the Colts 25-23 record. had three regular relay swimmers The 200 medley relay of Horizon League Championships) are poised to join The Saints - senior Jaclyn Krause and juniors freshman Kevin Fedder, junior in February." the 2007 Pats in play the Becky Crabtree and Grace Arnold David Sivak, sophomore Austin The Crusaders (0-6) will dive the history books. The fact is that the 6-6 Atlanta - leave the team. Shew felt that the Hunter and senior Blake Edwards back into action at 11 a.m. Jan. 9 Which one is Colts are less Falcons, who relays are recovering from the loss. finished ninth in 1:40.66. at the Ball State Invitational in more likely to go have lost five "It's a different dynamic from "Kevin has a very positive future Muncie, Ind. all the way? Our susceptible to out of seven, what we had in the past," she said. in Valpo swimming," Sivak remarked Contact Tom Firme at torch@ experts debate. unexpected failure. and their only "I don't think that what we lost will of his relay mate. "He has a chance to valpo.edu. two wins have Mark Schoeck: Mark Schoeck come against The . space the dreadful between the Redskins Colts and the Saints at this point and Bucs. Then- comes 8-4 in the season is about the same as and division-leading Dallas Suisham's kick to the right upright (who, to this point, can't win in when the Saints played the Skins on December), the aforementioned Sunday. It's remarkable how similar 1-11 Bucs and another dreadful the two teams are. 5-7 Panthers squad. These are Peyton Manning and Drew Brees all games New Orleans can win are basically the same quarterback. easily. Brees has the edge in passer rating The Colts play another and touchdowns; Manning, the downward-trending team in advantage in yards and completion the 8-4 Broncos, but then they percentage. play 7-5 Jacksonville, a tough What's the difference? Manning division rival. The Jaguars nearly has been good longer. And he's won knocked off the Colts in Week a Super Bowl. 1, and I think their defense can Both quarterbacks have a frustrate Manning enough to squad of dependable receivers. cost the Colts a perfect season. Brees spreads it around more than Because of this, the Saints Manning, who has are more a better go-to guy likely to finish in Reggie Wayne In terms of total undefeated. than Brees, who offense, the Saints has Marques MS: Colston. lead the league with There's no Advantage: 429 yards per game. arguing with Manning. Spencer's Neither of Spencer Roach assertion the undefeated that the 16-0 has a noteworthy debate really defense. They're practically comes down to the remaining deadlocked, in fact, in each schedule of the Saints and the defensive statistical category. Colts. But the Colts really do The difference? The Colts lead have the advantage. in each of the major defensive Statistics about the Cowboys statistical categories, no matter how in December have been subtle the lead. absolutely overdone. They don't The fact is that the Colts are less suddenly forget how to play susceptible to unexpected failure. football in December. They No one saw the Saints' certain doom suddenly become overwhelmed coming on Sunday, but defensive with tough opponents as soon slip-ups allowed the Redskins to as the snow, starts to fall. put themselves in a position to win Last season, in fact, their the game. losses came to tough opponents The Colts, however, have had in the Ravens and Eagles, expected games just about every and don't forget a Dec. 7 loss week. They've been close to losing to the Super Bowl champion more often than the Saints. But Steelers. They beat the Giants Brian Koch / The Torch maybe that shows that Manning last December, the defending Sophomore Nick Fagan works out during the Crusader track and field team's weightiifting session Thursday. The and the boys will find a way to win team will hold a iift-a-thon today to raise money for 30 families in Guatemala. no matter how small the lead. See Debate, page All The Torch | Friday, December 11, 2009 Sports All

Debate, from page A10 undefeated. But the Colts will of the game. as poorly against the Falcons or playoff seeding. beat the Broncos and the Jaguars, How can they lose? Cowboys as they do against the Saints coach Sean Payton, champs at that time. if only by a couple of points again Redskins. I doubt that will happen, however, noted that his team But when the Cowboys lost to this time. SR: however. Though the Redskins are would continue to play starters the Giants last week, Wade Phillips If the Saints make as many To summarize the first half of a team in disarray, the Saints played after gaining home field advantage, was thrown a couple hundred mistakes as they made this past Mark's latest writing, the Cowboys down to their level, and it nearly which would be in Week 15 at the questions about his team's play in Sunday against Washington, they generally lose in December because ruined their undefeated season. earliest. December. The will surely lose to they happen to play many good That will likely not happen All these factors show that the Giants are good. the Cowboys. In teams. That's fine; I can accept that. against the Falcons or Cowboys. Saints are still more likely to finish Did everyone But the Colts are a fact, the Falcons The Saints are not just a good The Saints will show up, assert their the season undefeated. forget that? more mature team led would probably team, though, but superiority and While we have debated the Teams that have taken that a great team. It's defeat the teams. likelihood of the Saints and Colts play in warm by the most prepared game Sunday; entirely possible The Saints are not One last thing finishing a 16-0 season, anything climates like quarterback possibly they beat the that the Cowboys just a good team, to consider is can happen on a given Sunday. Dallas typically in the history of the Redskins by two will break their how the teams Both teams could finish undefeated, have trouble in touchdowns a trend and beat though, but a great will play once while both could lose next week. cold weather like game. few weeks ago, the Saints. To say team. they gain home Regardless of whether the teams Pittsburgh and of course. that the Cowboys' field advantage. finish with an undefeated record, Philadelphia. Mark Schoeck The Saints record in December Spencer Roach With one more the teams appear to be on a crash But the Cowboys have an edge is sub par because Colts win, they course to Miami to play in Super play the Saints in on the Colts they play good will clinch home Bowl XLIV. New Orleans. In a dome. in offense. They may even have teams is nice, but it doesn't really field advantage. Team president The views expressed are those of The 16-0 debate will be settled an edge on the Colts altogether. help when the Cowboys will be Bill Polian has already indicated the writers and not necessarily those in the next two weeks. If both But the Colts are a more mature playing the Saints in two weeks. that the Colts will continue their of The Torch. Contact Mark Schoeck the Saints and Colts win the next team led by the most prepared Mark is also correct in saying philosophy of resting players in and Spencer Roach at torch@valpo. two games, they'll both likely go quarterback possibly in the history that the Saints will lose if they play games that have no impact on their edu.

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Senior defensive end Rundh finalist for SPORTS prestigious sportsmanship award, A9 TOUGH COMPETITION top five opponents this year. Horizon-best 1.3 assist to turnover Crusaders forced Crusader junior Brandon Wood ratio. led all scorers with 21 points while "This was the worst performance to turn ball more Purdue's Jajuan Johnson and (in that category), and Purdue had a E'Twaun Moore both notched 19 lot to do with that," Drew said. apiece for team-high honors. In giving up 86 points, the than 18 times in "We did a good Crusaders know job on our motion they will win few 24-point defeat and finding We can score points games without open people for and score points, but improvement. David Schroeder open shots," said "We can score Torch Staff Writer Moore, who hit we've got to learn to points and score a career-high five play some defense. points, but we've The Valparaiso University triples on just six got to learn to play men's basketball team fell to 3-6 in attempts from some defense," dropping an 86-62 decision at fifth- downtown. Matt Kenney Drew said. ranked Purdue Wednesday night. For the second Freshman guard VU looks to "I don't want (the team) to year in a row, VU bounce back from lose their confidence with this, faced Valparaiso losses this week at but Purdue is really good," said High School graduate and former number 20 Butler and number five Crusader head coach Homer Drew. Crusader ball-boy Robbie Hummel, Purdue with just their second home "I'm hoping this will help us the rest who scored 15 points in 25 minutes game of the year Saturday against of the season." Wednesday night. Toledo. The contest kicks off a very VU fell behind 22-3 at Mackie "It'll be awesome to go back winnable stretch of games for the Arena before the offense shifted into there and play," Hummel said in Crusaders. gear. The Purdue lead ballooned reference to the scheduled game After Toledo, the Crusaders have to 35 in the second half before the next year between VU and Purdue Concordia, IPFW and Akron on the Crusaders closed on a 15-4 run at the ARC. schedule before Horizon League play against Boiler reserves. The biggest difference in the starts up again after the New Year. "North Carolina and Michigan game ended up being turnovers. On "I really admire (the team) for State had good defense. But Purdue, the night VU had only nine assists fighting and staying with it. We are they just hound you and hound and 18 turnovers as the Boilers road-tired. We're anxious to come you," said freshman guard Matt outscored the Crusaders 30-9 in home," Drew said. Kenney, referencing how the Boilers points off turnovers. The Crusaders Contact David Schroeder at compare to the Crusaders' previous had entered the contest with a [email protected].

John Webster / The Torch John Webster /The Torch Freshman Ryan Broekhoff lays the ball up in the Crusaders' Dec. 5 match against Junior Michael Rogers attempts to tip the ball in the basket in VU's Dec. 5 match against Butler. Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Crusaders lost 84-67. VU women lose third and fourth game

The Panthers began the year with scoring with 12 points. that did not connect, and the nation according to the ESPN/USA Crusaders lose seven straight wins and continued "Pitt is an extremely talented Crusaders fell. Today polls. The Crusaders will their great start with a 77-52 victory. team," said head coach Keith "The play was perfectly executed be off the following week because heartbreaker to The Crusaders had 18 points from Freeman. "This was a tough game to tie the game," Freeman said. "We of the final examination period at sophomore Betsy Adams, including on the road for us. Our goal is for got a good shot at the end too." the university before they continue Central Michigan 15 of them in the second half. She us to get better." Kenney had a double-double, their Big East road trip when they hit six 3-point shots and reached Dec. 5, the Crusaders hosted scoring 21 and grabbing 12 play the Cincinnati Bearcats Dec. in final seconds double figures in scoring for the Central Michigan rebounds. Redshirt 21. seventh straight game. and lost 70-68. junior Kelly Watts Afterward, the team heads to VU had their only lead in the Adams tied the The (3-pointer) had 10 points for San Diego, Calif., to the annual Surf Mike Targonski game at 6-5 when Adams hit an game with a a double-figure N' Slam tournament, where they Torch Staff Writer early triple and was down 12-11 13 3-point shot with was perfectly performance while will play Auburn and either Wake minutes into the game. Pitt ended just five seconds executed to tie the also tallying five Forest and San Diego State before After a historic 3-0 beginning the first half on a 24-4 run and remaining, but the game. rebounds. they return home in 2010 for the to the season for the Valparaiso went into the locker room up 36- Chippewas hit two Things do not beginning of Horizon League play University women's basketball 15. During the run by the Panthers, free throws with get any easier for with a series against the Chicago team, its best start in school history, the Crusaders went nine minutes 1.5 seconds left to Keith Freeman the Crusaders teams, University of Illinois- following the Chicago and Loyola. It will be a the tides have shifted with the without a field goal and eight defeat VU. Head coach Crusaders losing four consecutive minutes without a point. Adams had 16 tough slate of tough few weeks for the Crusaders, games, including the last two against The Crusaders shot just 27.5 points for the day, games against but they will look to jump back into Central Michigan and number 15 percent for the entire game and including five 3-pointers. Central the Chippewas and Panthers. The their winning ways. Pittsburgh. committed 22 turnovers. Senior Michigan's Kendra Holman hit the Crusaders travel this Saturday to Tuesday, the team traveled to Lauren Kenney was the only other two game-winning free throws. take on the Notre Dame Fighting Contact Mike Targonski at Pittsburgh to take on the Panthers. Crusader to reach double figures, Adams put up a desperation three Irish, the number four team in the [email protected].

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Advent Christmas Vespers, 7 p.m. & 10 p.m. @ Chapel

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Saturday, December 12 Reading Day

Men's basketball vs. Toledo, 2 p.m. @ Athletics- Recreation Center

Gospel choir, 7:30 p.m. @ Harre Union

Handbell choirs, 7:30 p.m. @ Chapel

Sunday, December 13

Worship service, 10 a.m. @ Chapel

Catholic Mass, 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. @ St. Teresa's

Commencement, 2:30 p.m. @ Chapel VuVox concert, 6 p.m. @ University Theater, VU Center for the Arts

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The income BECKER Fair Trade Federation, Transfair to raise awareness with students, the that they gain through Fair Trade Torch Features Editor of world hunger USA and United Students for Fair next generation of consumers, by brings food, medicine, school fees Trade work to help create confidence putting on this annual Fair Trade Fair. and jobs to women who would have It's the last issue of 2010, and Natalie Zibolski between consumers and artisans to "Even small projects can give otherwise been unable to bring in since Chris Zaplatosch decided Torch Staff Writer strengthen fairness of payment. momentum to the movement," money for themselves and their it was his job instead of mine to These organizations focus said senior SALT member Kim families. publish his top 10 albums, I guess It's easy to forget that more than on creating opportunities for Norberg. "A lot of it has to do with I'll have to tackle a different year- 1.3 billion people - one-fifth of the economically disadvantaged Junior SALT member Mary sustainability, giving people who end topic. world's population - make under producers, gender Zastrow agreed, need help a skill they can be proud My interactions with pop $1 a day, when cost of living per equality, payment "It's about raising of," Parilac said. culture are fairly limited though. day can range anywhere from $6 to of a fair price and Even small projects awareness around It is through events like the Fair I don't think I've seen anywhere near enough movies and don't $10. healthy working can give momentum campus." Trade Fair that the Social Action "You can hear about stuff, but conditions. Most of their Leadership Team truly stands up watch enough TV shows to often it goes in one ear and out Parilac described to the movement. crafts and food and exemplifies its name. Actions make any kind of worthwhile the other," said sophomore Annie Fair Trade more comes from a such as this help raise campus-wide analysis on them. Stanchak, Social Action Leadership simply as "taking Kim Norberg company called awareness and help the worldwide That said, I do love spectacles Team member and co-coordinator out the middle man Tree of Life in effort as SALT continues to aid and generally follow them as of the Fair Trade Fair. "It's when and ensuring that Senior, SALT Member Hammond, Ind., those in need. closely as possible. 2009 was a you think about and see the dire workers who make but this year "It's cool to connect with people great year for the larger-than-life conditions people live in that makes materials get paid substantially for SALT added a new company to so far from you that are really just character. Here are the top five (participating in Fair Trade) sound the work they've done." their project as well. like us. It brings things like this spectacles of the year, as viewed like a great idea." Recently, multiple Fair Trade This year, SALT's Fair Trade closer to home," Parilac said. by Jon Becker: Making people think and outreaches have been faith-based, Fair sold jewelry from the Bead for 5. T-Pain and the increased understand the effects and including groups such as the Life group. Bead for Life works to Contact Natalie Zibolski at presence of auto-tune. Auto- circumstances that have led to the Lutheran World Relief and Catholic eradicate poverty in affected African [email protected]. tune, the voice modulation thriving Fair Trade movement is software which ensures that exactly what SALT has been trying someone is singing in key while to do. All week, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 also sounding a little like a robot, in the Chapel View Lounge, SALT really burst into pop-culture has put on its fifth-annual Fair toward the end of 2008. With Trade Fair, selling beaded jewelry the monster hit "A Milli" by Lil coffee, chocolate, tea and other Wayne and parody monster hit sorts of knickknacks. "I'm On A Boat" by The Lonely "This is kind of what we're all Island, it seemed that auto-tune about: Social Action Leadership was here to stay. Team," said sophomore Kathleen 2009 is when it got ridiculous, Parilac, co-coordinator of the however. Auto-tune became Fair. a pop culture sensation when SALT has been working hard to hit memes like "Auto-Tune The put on this event, most importantly News" popped up all over the to raise campus-wide awareness place, putting every news event about the improvements made that occurred in pitch-perfect internationally by the Fair Trade hilarity. movement. It even got its own iTunes But what exactly is Fair Trade app. Perhaps I use this term and why is it important to us lightly, but it was nearly a life- today? According to Rose Benz changing moment for me when Ericson, author of "The Conscious I first listened to my own voice Consumer," "Fair Trade, or auto-tuned over T-Pain's 2007 alternative trade, refers to the hit "Buy You a Drank." direct exchange of goods based on 4. Shakira - "She Wolf" principles of economic and social (See article from the Sept. justice." 18 issue dedicated to this Fair Trade empowers low- subject. Basically, it's awesome income artisans and farmers around Dan Lund / The Torch ... aaaaa-ooooooooo.) the globe to better their conditions, Fair Trade products, pictured above, promote the exchange of goods based on principles of economic and social justice. 3. Miley Cyrus - "Party In The U.S.A." I held out as long as I could on actually listening to TECH TALK WITH JEFF of Google Voice and find their phone number changes, nobody read the transcribed text online or this song, but eventually I had to strengths and weaknesses. will even know. I could see this in an e-mail. cave. I had heard people talking New users who sign up at voice. being useful for college students or Usually the voice-to-text about it for months and thought, Google Spotlight:google.co m have two options when anyone who might be moving in a transcribing works pretty well, or "This is something I don't want they set up Google Voice. The few years. at least enough for you to get the to be a part of." Week 3, Voice options are to either use an existing I give out my Voice number to idea of the message. Sometimes, Eventually, I had to give phone number or create a new one potential employers so that I can the transcription is terrible and in: I hated it. Let's be honest. I through Google. assure that they you have no still hate it. (This coming from You don't have to get your get a hold of me. idea what the someone who found "See You own Google Voice number, but it You don't have message is Again" to be a piece of pop does unlock a few more features to worry about unless you listen brilliance.) This song had to have Torch Staff Writer such as SMS, call forwarding, call who gets your Scorecard to it. been the single most ubiquitous Before Thanksgiving break, I recording, call blocking and many Voice number I've noticed song of the year. It wasn't good. took a look at Google Docs and more. because you errors with "And a Jay-Z song was on," has to how it compares to popular word Voice has an extensive list can always Google Voice transcriptions be the most annoying line of the processing programs like Microsoft of features. Voice lets you make block a number when people year, closely followed by "Fill up Word. This week Google Voice is your Google phone number ring if someone is Ease of use 7 talk quickly or my cup. Mazel tov!" by the Black bugging you. Eyed Peas. up for consideration, and we will multiple phones. An example of Functions 9 softly. Other see what features it has and what why this would be useful is if you Google than the few 2. Kanye West being a Compatibility 10 needs to be improved. are a busy person, and you don't took the liberty hilarious "jacka—." Those aren't my words. Overall Q Google Voice is a phone know if you'll be at home or in of blocking President Obama said it. 0 transcriptions service that was originally created your office. known After numerous incidents of ^^^^^^^^^ that I've gotten, to provide call forwarding, free With Voice you can set up your telemarketer ^^^^^^^^™ showing up several hours late ^^^^^^^^^ the majority of SMS, transcribed voice mail and phone to ring at certain times too, phone numbers for sets, releasing a mediocre CD them were spot- a free Google phone number to so if you are not at home from nine as well. The freedom of never being and assaulting photographers in on. subscribers. The service is based to five on weekdays, that phone bugged makes Google Voice a 2008, "Yeezy" managed to one- In true Google fashion, Voice on GrandCentral, which was doesn't have to ring. Also, you can must-have service. up himself in 2009. archives all of your phone's activities purchased by Google in July 2007. change the phones that it forwards Voice does anice job of handling Thousands of Internet memes and can sort them chronologically Google Voice was released on your calls to at any time. voicemails, too. You can call your were created. The joke was killed. or by who called or texted you. If March 11, 2009. You can keep your Google Voice Voice number to listen to them, I'll break down the features number for life, and if your cell go online to play the audio clip or See Tech, page B4 See Banter, page B5 B4 [gifts] Friday, December 11, 2009 | The Torch Homemade merriment Holiday tech treats what video games your friend owns, tweaked and made to look like little - the ones that everyone What's hot in but you know that they love video Great presents can an actual fret board on a guitar. brings out during the holidays? games. Instead of colored buttons, make Maybe you had spaghetti all over digital gear this If this person has a game console, be made at home white ones and center them on your face or you were wearing the best bet is to buy another the frets. star shaped sunglasses. Take these Christmas season controller for the console. This for less money Resin Jewelry precious memories and put them gift idea lets you play games with Resin is hard plastic jewelry in black and white. They instantly Jeff Lange someone else or replace an old Lilia DelBosque Oakey that can be formed into rings and go from snapshot to photo in Torch Staff Writer controller with a shiny new one. Torch Staff Writer pendants. Resin rings are often seconds. Black and white photos Third on the gift list is a bit more found in 25-cent machines, but also have a timeless look to them I find it especially difficult to expensive but a great deal. The Flip Homemade gifts have a bad resin jewelry can also have a touch that just begs for them to be find presents for the male relatives video recorder is perfect for the reputation, but they aren't just of class. Resin jewelry is perfect displayed proudly. I have, especially the older ones like socialite or the wannabe filmmaker. for elementary school children for encasing small findings, such Abstract Finger Painting Art my grandpa. I usually end up buying The Flip comes in standard definition or crazy grandmas. 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I've lowlight situations, the Flip does a the perfect option for college gift picture pendants. get your fingers gathered up a list great job outdoors givers since they are usually less Simply cut out Homemade gifts dirty Get a large of gifts for a bunch or in well-lit rooms. expensive than store bought gifts, your picture, ... are also less sheet of paper, of types of people The Flip is a great A Flip starts at and they people a chance to put cover it in Modge pour some paints from the music starter tool for $150 and can cost as their creativity to use. Here are a Podge, place it expensive than on it and swirl lover to the gamer. much as $230. Some few homemade gift options that on a pendent store bought gifts away. You might The latest must- filmmakers and is stores are selling are simple to make but worth frame and pour want to glance at have mouse is the very easy to use. them for less, so be keeping: the resin on top. I a color wheel to Magic Mouse made sure to shop around Guitar Hero Scarf like to peruse thrift stores for old see what colors go together and by Apple. This for a good price. Thedomesticscientist.com has illustrated children's books and which belong on opposite ends of multitouch Bluetooth mouse touts Everybody loves looking at put a modern twist on a classic use those pictures for pendants the page. a long battery life and an easy setup pictures, and most of us love taking homemade gift. The pattern for friends. Don't try to paint flowers, experience. them. If you know someone who requires a basic understanding Resin needs to be made in the sky or anything in particular The Magic Mouse supports enjoys snapping pictures on their of knitting, which is easy to learn bulk, and most resin mixes yield in your picture; just make multitouch for scrolling, digital camera, a memory card might from the Internet or friends. about 50 pendants or rings. This something colorful. When you're navigating forward and be a good choice. The scarf is made to look like is perfect for those who need done, you might think that this is backward in your Web As an extra bonus, some phones the fret board from the Guitar to bring gifts for large groups something that a 5-year-old could browser and right use the same type of memory card Hero game, and the colored of people. But be careful - resin make, but there is one more step clicking. The design is so the gift can be used for a plethora buttons resemble keys from the does undergo a chemical process that takes it from fridge worthy sleek and simple with no of things. Memory cards can be as song "Killer Queen" on the actual so read the directions and find to frame worthy. Cut the piece visible buttons. cheap as $10 and go up depending game. This gift is one of the few tutorials online about making of paper into three vertical I personally have one on the amount of storage they offer. I man-centric homemade gifts. resin jewelry. sections, then frame each section and I loved it once I got used suggest sticking with SanDisk, Sony The pattern can also be Wallets separately. Now each section can to it. A Magic Mouse will or Olympus for memory cards as Cardboard and fabric wallets be moved and turned, which cost $69 and is available they have high quality products. might not last forever, but they makes your art mantel worthy online or at any Apple Next to last on the list is the most are useful and much more and interactive. store. This only works expensive, but great for the hard-to- aesthetically pleasing then a Homemade gifts aren't with Macs right now, buy-for person on your shopping plain vinyl wallet. They also only carbon copies; each takes so Windows users list. An eBook reader is great for the require the most basic sewing time, thought and sincerity. will have to person who loves to read. skills to make. Also, very few people wait. Popular products like the Kindle, Head over to a fabric give homemade gifts, Next on the Nook and the Sony Reader are a store and find some so you might impress shopping list is good gift from the family - they fabric you think your gift people with something are over $200. These eBook readers receiver would enjoy. I.love not only your for the aren't extremely complex, but require using loud and busy patterns artistic skills some help for the first day or so. on wallets because it is like a but by simply your Look online for deals on the gaudy secret between you and thinking they family. Kindle and look in stores for the the gift receiver. Cut out four were worth Chances Nook and Sony Reader as they might identical rectangular pieces of the work. This be sold out online. fabric. Put two together, right- Christmas, Last on the list of budget tech side in, and sew one long side don't be gifts this holiday season is the iTunes and the two shorter sides, afraid to get gift card. Although this may not be place a piece of cardboard your mind the most original idea, it can be the in the pocket and the sew off the shelf and most useful. the final side. Repeat for the give presents other set of rectangles, then an example of your hard The views expressed just sew the two rectangles work and creativity. are those of the writer together. The views expressed are those of and not necessarily Black and White Photos the writer and not necessarily those of those of The Torch. Remember those cute The Torch. Contact Lilia DelBosque Contact Jeff Lange at pictures of you when you were Oakey at [email protected]. All graphics: Jonathon Becker [email protected].

Tech, from page B3 sometimes to the point of frustration, especially when half of the message is good they left a voice mail, you can al§o search and the other half is laughable. for a word in the voicemail, which comes in Some outgoing numbers are blocked handy. due to federal regulations on state-to-state Text messages sent back and forth between communication, but I've never had any you and your friend are also grouped into a issues with this. chat-like structure which My last complaint is that makes conversations easier to receiving a screened call can understand and read. You can also be frustrating since I'm in the All calls and SMS messages search for a word habit of immediately saying to the U.S. and Canada are "Hello?" when I don't know Located in the in the voicemail free and international calls who is calling me. If I'm Shenandoah Mountains can be made for a very low which comes in getting a screened call the first of West Virginia rate. You can also record calls handy. thing I hear is a lady telling me and listen to them for later to press one to accept the call. reference. It will throw you for a loop. COUNSELORS In order to record incoming calls, you There are only a few downsides to Google must turn on call screening and press 1, Voice, but I imagine Google could fix these WANTED! then 4. Also, you can turn this off for known problems easily. numbers so that you can go straight to the Overall, I think that Google Voice is APPLY ONLINE call without pushing buttons on your phone. extremely useful but could be improved in a tat. Getting a new number might confuse few ways to make this a necessity for today's some people as to how to contact you, so I demands. V^wvM if just use my Google Voice number for my The views expressed are those of the writer business cards and other business contacts. and not necessarily those of The Torch. Contact Overnight Camp ^HP It Jfiib^ Transcriptions can be really confusing JeffLange at [email protected]. iPS.com • 800.258.2267 Friday, December 11, 2009 | The Torch [gifts] B5 food f«5ht^ Abstracts take shape ... Grease is the word Emily Thompson some specials including two sides, to Gil Drugs. The restaurant was Torch Staff Writer a drink and ice cream for less than the smallest I had visited so far. It seven dollars. I selected the two- was very clean and pretty but the America. The spacious skies. egg breakfast, a steal at $4.55. decor seemed pre-packaged, as if The amber waves of grain. The Monday evening I gathered from a catalogue. This left the cafe diners. two friends for a slightly longer a little stuffy and without character. Few eating establishments are walk to 'Round the Clock, located Mama Ward's was more of a bistro quite as iconic as the diner. Classic downtown on Lincolnway. The than a diner, open only between 11 diners, narrow stainless steel deceptively named restaurant is a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through prefabricated structures that serve only open from 6 a.m. until 10 Saturday. "bun pups," "blowout patches" and p.m. The host The menu was "cackleberries," hold the nostalgic at 'Round the limited to mainly appeal of drive-ins and soda shops. Clock was also Most (diners) follow hot and cold Shows like "Happy Days" and unwelcoming, the same motto: Fry sandwiches with "Seinfeld" feature diners as centers but our waitress a side of potato Dan Lund / The Torch of activity. And many a college was friendly and pile high. chips, potato salad Abstractionist Thomas Kapsalis talks with guests about his artwork on display at student has stumbled through a and attentive to or coleslaw. There the Brauer Museum of Art. diner door for 3 a.m. pancakes. coffee refills. The were also a few From Long Island to Seattle, restaurant was clean and well choices of appetizers and soups. I these "greasy spoons" dabble in lit, with a feel similar to Perkins ordered a toasted roast beef and and line throughout the room is an enormous variety of food, or Denny's. It was pleasantly provolone sandwich on wheat Former Chicago the most malleable. The curators from a diversity of ingredients and decorated for Christmas. The bread with a side of coleslaw. The explain that Kapsalis's work has countries of origin. Diners come menu included a wide variety of sandwich was crispy, flavorful professor opens ancestry in the constructivist and in all shapes and sizes, but most options, including Italian, Greek and the perfect size for a meal. Bauhaus traditions, the "degenerate follow the same motto: Fry and and seafood. However, it was by far the smallest exhibit in Brauer art" that had been unceremoniously pile high. And yes, you can order I ordered a honey mustard and most expensive item I ordered muscled out of Germany while breakfast all day. chicken ciabatta all week, $7.50 without a drink. Becky Christopher Kapsalis himself was a soldier. I sampled the sandwich with My final destination in my Torch Staff Writer To the less educated eye, it looks cuisine of four of Many a college lemon chicken and diner search was Jimmy's Cafe, merelyattractive.visuallyinteresting Valparaiso's finest rice soup. The soup tucked downtown on Michigan Abstractionist Thomas Kapsalis and compelling in its clean but diners: Broadway student has was unattractively Avenue. The waitress cheerfully is one of the most prolific non-Euclidean shapes. Generally, Cafe, Jimmy's Cafe, stumbled through thick and yellow, greeted my breakfast date and contributors to Chicago's modern the colors are friendlier than those 'Round the Clock a diner door for 3 but tasty, and came me: "Just sit anywhere, I'll be right art scene. He has furnished it not used by the Suprematists, but it is and Mama Ward's with a softball- with you." The menu was smaller only with exquisite abstract work in easy to see an element of Malevich Cafe. a.m. pancakes. sized dinner roll. than at 'Round the Clock and acrylic, oil, welded metal and wood in Kapsalis's work. Kapsalis uses Broadway The sandwich was Broadway but still offered quite but also has lectured and taught color and geometry to play with Cafe on Monday also delicious - a few choices. I settled on a short at the School of the Art Institute the idea of other dimensions; colors afternoon was my first stop. The sweet, tangy, slightly greasy and stack of chocolate chip pancakes of Chicago and Northwestern and shapes approach and recede as host was abrupt and seated me with extremely filling. Armed with and frequent refills of coffee, for a University. you change your perspective. only a word: "One?" The extensive another box of leftovers, I paid a total of $5.75. A retrospective of his work, He enjoys playing with these menu offered Greek, Oriental, reasonable $8.86, plus tip, for my The food at Jimmy's was "Thomas H. Kapsalis: Artist's House mathematical and constructivist Italian and Southwestern options meal and coffee. fantastic. My two platter-sized (Paintings and Sculpture, 1947- elements. . He likes carefully in addition to more traditional For lunch the next day I pancakes arrived in less than 2008)" opened with a reception in measured space, best if proportioned sandwiches and breakfast foods. traveled farther down Lincolnway three minutes, light and fluffy and the Valparaiso University Brauer to the mean of Phidias. The side dishes were generous, to Mama Ward's Cafe, located next loaded with chocolate chips. I also Museum of Art last week. The "It looks like an illusion of sampled eggs and hash browns display's curators are John Corbett space," Kapsalis said, explaining from the plate across the table. and Jim Dempsey of Corbett vs. the illusions of colors and geometry The hash browns were particularly Dempsey, a private art gallery in in one painting, "but actually it's delicious, salty and crispy just on Wicker Park. isometric." The Contenders the edges, fried in butter. The diner Kapsalis was born in 1925 and And more often than not, his itself was clean and unpretentious, has led a life no more ordinary than work uses shapes that relate to each Broadway Cafe with good service. his work. He fought in World War II other with the same ratio as the Jimmy's Cafe was the best and was captured during the Battle Parthenon. Address: 71 s. Silhavy Rd., of the four Valparaiso diners of the Bulge. Kapsalis returned Although evidently Ste. 161 by a landslide. It is extremely to Germany in the '50s to study nonrepresentational, his work is not comfortable, the service is under the famous without reference, Pros: Close to campus; excellent and the food is delicious. modernist painter especially to cheap; good pancakes To top it off, it was the fastest and Willi Baumeister, It looks like an illusion places both cheapest of the four, with two eggs, whose of space, but actually familiar ("Lake Cons: Average food; hash browns and two slices of toast invigorating and Wabash," a unfriendly service ringing up to a mere $3.55. It is and evolving it's isometric. smoky and subtle the second farthest from campus use of abstract evocation of the and only open from 6 a.m. until Thomas Kapsalis Mama Ward's Cafe geometries had a street corner a few 3 p.m., but it is well worth the marked effect on Abstractionist blocks in from trip. Kapsalis. the river) and the Address: 2505 LaPorte I was least impressed with unknown ("Over Ave., No. 171 The exhibition Mama Ward's Cafe. The food spans two rooms, one devoted to the Rainbow," a huge canvas-full Pros: Good sandwiches; was good, but the selection was Kapsalis's painting and sculpture and of rectangles, like the particularly clean and pleasant limited, the atmosphere was stuffy another devoted to art that has had aesthetic maritime signal flags). and the restaurant was only open great influence on him. Kapsalis's Brauer Museum of Art Director Cons: Farthest from campus; an inconvenient four hours a day. work is arranged chronologically Gregg Hertzlieb calls Kapsalis's art most expensive; limited menu The long walk from campus is not from the door, flowing over the walls a "fertile imagination," responsible worth the overpriced sandwiches. of the room with clear progression for work "at once very personal and Jimmy's Cafe Broadway Cafe and 'Round the of taste, influence and interest. universal in its appeal." Clock fall somewhere between The aggregate effect is arresting. The exhibition is accompanied these two. Both sell wide varieties Address: 222 Lincolnway "I think this is a great roomful by a biographical video of Kapsalis, of food and are open most of the of abstract art," said John Ruff, "Tryphon: Three Sounds." day. 'Round the Clock is more Pros: Excellent food; friendly; associate professor of English, who "Artist's House" will be in the fastest service; comfortable comfortable, and the food is higher surveyed the gallery walls from the Brauer until March 21, 2010. atmosphere; cheapest quality, but Broadway is cheaper center of the room. Contact Becky Christopher at and closer. Kapsalis's attitude toward color [email protected]. Cons: Only open for break­ These diners offer varying fast and lunch degrees of quality, convenience, service and speed. But they will all Banter, from page B3 She is a robot of insanity. She 'Round the Clock cater to your hunger, with a tower doesn't seem to have any emotion of pancakes, a cheesy omelet or But years from now, someone will whatsoever. She just shows up in Address: 55 Monroe St. triangular sandwiches skewered pull up some site like kanyegate. crazy places wearing crazy things. on toothpicks. Although these tumblr.com and have a good couple She writes crazy songs and makes Pros: Good food; reasonably diners don't have neon "EAT" hours of laughs. crazy videos for them. It's almost priced; clean signs on their roofs, wherever you 1. Lady Gaga. Even if everything unbelievable that the word "weird" go, you will leave full. above never happened, 2009 would was ever used before Lady Gaga Cons: Substantial walk from still have been awesome as long came into existence. campus; food a little greasy; The views expressed are those as Lady Gaga could have shown The views expressed are those of resembles diner chains of the writer and not necessarily up. The quality of her songs are up the writer and not necessarily those those of The Torch. Contact Emily for debate, but her persona as an of The Torch. Contact Jonathon Thompson at [email protected]. outrageous person is uncontested. Becker at [email protected]. B6 [classifieds] The Torch | Friday, December 11, 2009

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Camera Obscura Christkindlmarket Chicago Celebrating 14 years this year, rank among best the German Christmas market in Chicago has become a holiday fa­ music of 2009 vorite of many. Modeled after the traditional German Christmas Chris Zaplatosch market in Nuremburg, Germany, Torch Staff Writer the Chicago market is held in Da­ ley Plaza right in the city. Both in­ As the year comes to a close, its ternational and U.S. vendors spe­ always good to take a look at some cializing in German holiday crafts of the best things from the past and food products can be found 12 months. While there's been no there. The market opens daily at 11 shortage of good albums released a.m. and runs through Christmas throughout the year, this list is of Eve. the top 10 albums of 2009. Repre­ "Invictus" senting a variety of genres, there's When the ads say Morgan Free­ something here for everyone. man was born to play Nelson Man­ dela, they may very well be dead- 10. "Still Night, Still Light" on. A film about rugby may find Au Revoir Simone itself in a hard place, given the sport While "Still Night, Still Light" has not quite caught on in America. may not be Au Revoir Simone's imera Cfecura However, make no mistake about it best album, it's still great enough My Maudlin Card that there is much more going on to break into the top 10 (which than just the South African nation­ should tell you something about al rugby team trying to win a title. the band). The electronic indie-pop A little bit of sports, history and act from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, international culture in a nutshell has created another fantastic melo­ sounds like a winner when Freeman dy-driven album here. These three and Matt Damon take to national girls with their pianos, synths, unification of the apartheid-strick­ xylophones and electronic beats en South Africa. Based on a true create an interesting combination story and directed by Clint East­ of sweeping, innocent sounding >ASS!0NP! wood, "Invictus" opened in theaters electronics with sing-along lyrics MAIMNU today. that simply has to be heard to be Redemption Company appreciated. Ever wanted to buy something that gave back to people, especially 9. "My Maudlin Career" those in your area? Well, Redemp­ Camera Obscura tion Company wants you to do just Glasgow's indie pop band (Cam­ that. A local startup, this small busi­ era Obscura seems to keep improv­ ness makes retro-trendy accessories ing with every album, and "My and items out of often-recycled ma­ Maudlin Career" is no different. terials and sells them on the Web Keeping their standard formula - a Rebecca Barnes and Photos Provided to generate donation funds for the mixture of both slower, romanti­ River Parks Art Community, help­ cized ballads and upbeat pop songs ing to beautify the South Bend/ - but refining themselves in nearly and more all weaving together in 4. "Fantasies" 2. "Merriweather Post Elkhart areas. There's no official site every way has helped increase perfect harmony. Metric Pavilion" yet, but all the info you could want their popularity. An increased use Who knows what happened in Animal Collective is under "Redemption Company" in string arrangements also really 6. "Manners" the past two years, but something What's left to say about "Mer­ on Facebook along with links to helps this album improve on past Passion Pit turned Metric from "that OK al­ riweather Post Pavilion"? From the shopping site and a Christmas records. Probably the most fun album of ternative band" better known for the day it came out in early Janu­ coupon. all year, "Manners" is guaranteed its collaborative work with Broken ary, it was heralded to be album of South Shore Posters 8. "It's Not Me, It's You" to get you moving. Passion Pit was Social Scene into a musical power­ the year. And it is very deserving Keeping it in the region, the Lily Allen seemingly catapulted to the top of house in its own right. Lead singer of such a title (were it not for one South Shore Line posters are fine If only all pop music were like indie rock after being hyped up by Emily Haines strays from the typi­ other album, that is). It took listen­ ways to decorate a room or apart­ this, the world would be a better many blogs and music sites with its cal feminine vocals expected in an ers upwards of a year to fully ap­ ment. The colorful scenes showcase place. The young London native danceable, electronic pop music. indie band, showing she can justly preciate 2007's "Strawberry Jam," regional attractions, nature and life star has truly created a work here Lead singer Michael Angelakos has stand alongside her male peers and where this is much more instantly in Northwest Indiana along the that other artists should use as one of the highest falsetto voices give them a run for their money, enjoyable. It's still a bit out there South Shore Line. The posters make a guide. The style of each song is you've heard this too. The "Plug for some people, without a doubt. great gifts for the holidays, too, since different. She blends pop stylings year. Some might In Plug Out" EP, Songs like "My Girls," "Brother- they come framed or unframed with a variety of other instruments be turned off by If only all pop music featuring acous­ sport" and "In the Flowers" are in­ at local art and framing stores. Ei­ and tones including an old west this, but his un­ tic versions of stant classics. This will undoubted­ ther way, the stylish reproductions style song and one that sounds like abashed vocals were like this, the half these songs, ly be one of the more remembered also make good graduation gifts it could be on an episode of "Sesa­ certainly create world would be a shows a nice con­ albums of this decade. for those who may be moving out me Street." But what's more admi­ something dif­ trast to the alter­ of the area. Find these works close rable is how these songs tackle real ferent than bands better place. native songs, too. 1. "Bromst" by at Valparaiso Art and Frame on issues like religion, government playing otherwise All around, it was Dan Deacon Lincolnway or Great Frame Up on and gay marriage. The fact that similar music. a very good year So if "Merriweather Post Pavil­ Calumet Avenue. this can exist alongside songs like The band's enthusiasm seems for Metric, who have grown by ion" is so great, why does "Bromst," "Shock Value II" "Party in the U.S.A." and "I Kissed genuine too, and you honestly get leaps and bounds since their previ­ the second album from electronic Rapper and hit producer Timba- a Girl" should give you at least a the impression that they loved ous work. artist Dan Deacon top it? Well, land is back with the release of his slight glimmer of hope for pop every minute of making this for a number of reasons. Deacon new album this week to follow up music. album. 3. "God Help the Girl" evolved from a one-man show with the great success of his 2007 album, God Help the Girl his first album to now performing "Shock Value." From that album 7. "All is Wild, All is Silent" 5. "The Pains of Being Pure at This album pleases on many with a group of roughly 14. With he scored more hits for himself as Balmorhea Heart" fronts. First, no matter how bru­ these musicians, Deacon has creat­ well as for Nelly Furtado and Justin 2009 was a pretty solid year The Pains of Being Pure at tally honest it is, this is simply the ed the densest pieces of musical art Timberlake while also launching for post-rock music, and Balmor­ Heart closest thing we're getting to a new ever heard. Considering that half of Keri Hilson's and One Republic's hea stood at the top of the genre This self-titled debut album Belle and Sebastian album. Led these people are playing percussion solo projects. "Shock Value II" is this year. This young Texas band from NYC locals The Pains of Be­ by the same frontman and with a instruments of some kind, and that a not-so-creative title for what an has been busy, pushing out three ing Pure at Heart is a near flaw­ similar style, this album is some­ one is a computer playing a piano incredibly creative and talented art­ albums in the three years they've less work of indie pop. Don't let thing many B&S fans have been because the notes are literally too ist does best - produce some good been together. the emo-sounding name confuse waiting for a long time. But more fast to be played by a human, the tracks. Look for collaborations Their music is an interesting you; this is bubbly, almost-tween- than that, the heavy emphasis on way everything is intricately lay­ with all the old familiars on this al­ mix between post-rock and am­ pop loveliness. It's a little rough female vocals and the harmoniz­ ered together makes repeat listens bum plus Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, bient; it doesn't really follow the around the edges, which gives it a ing between them breathes a fresh not only enjoyable but necessary. Drake, Chad Kroeger, Daughtry standard post-rock formula of a more authentic feel. The alternat­ breath air into indie pop. It almost And for those reasons, "Bromst" is and The Fray. six-minute song that builds into a ing boy/girl vocals throughout the feels like a genuine '60s girl group. the best album of 2009. heavy crash of sound. Everything album helps keep things fresh, and Two Belle and Sebastian covers are The views expressed are those of The views expressed are those of is arranged more delicately than the deep lyrical content of the oth­ interesting too, especially the clas­ the writer and not necessarily those the writer and not necessarily those that, with a wide arrangement erwise adorable pop songs makes sic "Funny Little Frog," which is ar­ of The Torch. Contact Chris Zapla­ of The Torch. Contact Cam Byrd at of strings, piano, acoustic guitar repeat listens more enjoyable. guably better than the original. tosch at [email protected]. torch@valpo. edu. The Torch | Friday, December 11, 2009 B8

"Directors work 10 times harder than anyone else and get paid a&e a quarter." - William H. Macy

which they acted out the unraveling in a number of shows on campus, Showcase presents of an innocuous, innocent affair be­ including "The Heidi Chronicles," tween a mechanic and a store clerk "Into the Woods," "A Marriage student directors' turned serious as a result of family Proposal" and "The Vagina Mono­ members' involvement. logues" and was a choreographer one-act plays Berrios herself has acted in for "Line" and "The Sausage Eat­ other VU productions including ers." Rebecca Shoemaker "Back to the '80s: Nightmare on Miller has appeared in many Torch Staff Writer Prom Night," "The Sausage Eaters," VU productions like "A Phoenix "Keeping Up '07," "Unity 1918," "The Too Frequent," "Line," "The Heidi The Valparaiso University Cen­ Vagina Monologues" and "Fuddy Chronicles," "The Importance of ter for the Arts housed four one-act Meers." She has also served as stage Being Earnest" and "Fuddy Meers." shows presented by VU theater ma­ manager for "Line." His show, "Saturday Supplement," jors at this year's Directing Show­ "Heights" featured sophomore features freshman Zachary Phil­ case. The plays were held Dec. 9 and Megan Lothamer, junior Chase lips and juniors Quincy Saarbach 10 in the VUCAs Studio Theater, Szorc and senior Darien Jeffers. and Erin Doherty in a story "about giving audiences a cozy, intimate "The story is about three New sticking to your art," Miller said. setting in which to enjoy the hard Yorkers that get locked on the roof The plot focuses on a young poet in work invested by senior theater of their apartment building and en­ 1930s New York City struggling to majors Sarah Beckerman, Amanda counter situations that test their pa­ pay the bills for him and his wife. Berrios, Alana Mackenthun and Jo­ tience and question their sexuality," Miller said The Directing Show­ seph Miller. Mackenthun said. case has given him a greater appre­ The four acts of the showcase Like others, this is Mackenthun's ciation for what directors do since were divided between two nights. first time directing a show, though he's had a chance to experience the Wednesday night featured "A Dead she's no stranger to the behind-the- process himself. Man's Apartment," scenes proceedings "I think the next show that I act written by Edward of play produc­ in, I'm going to be more conscious Allen Baker and (Directing is) a tions. Mackenthun of the work that (directors) are put­ directed by Ber­ very valuable has stage-managed ting in that I don't necessarily see," rios, and Stanley four shows, has Miller said. Houghton's "The thing for a person been both a light­ He described directing a show Dear Departed," in any theatrical ing and sound de­ as "a very valuable thing for a per­ directed by Becker­ discipline to try at signer and partici­ son in any theatrical discipline to man. Mackenthun pated on costume try at least once." directed Amy Fox's least once. crew, among other Student directors expressed sat­ "Heights," presented Joseph Miller things. isfaction with the opportunity to Thursday night, fol­ Freshmen Clar­ put their own twist on shows and lowed by "Saturday Senior issa Bontrager, Mi­ the chance to see their time and ef­ Supplement," a play cah Harder, Peter fort create the finished product they by Edward Murkland as directed by Keim and Jeffrey Schatz, along with Were hoping for. Miller. sophomores Alex Rofhermel and "Just seeing the final product The event also allowed student Elyssa Salinas starred in "The Dear and the work we've put in and actors to display their talent. Fresh­ Departed." Beckerman's show re­ knowing that so much of it was my men Austin Koerner, A.C. Mar- counted the comedic tale of a fam­ own interpretation was a cool feel­ heine, Rebecca Shelor and senior ily's fight over the inheritance of a ing," Miller said. Kyle Whitgrove / The Torch Mark Schoeck appeared in Berrios' recently deceased father. Contact Rebecca Shoemaker at Freshmen Rebecca Shelor and Austin Koerner act in "A Dead Man's Apartment" show, "A Dead Man's Apartment," in Beckerman, too, has performed [email protected]. as a part of The Directing Showcase earlier this week. Students publish writing, visual art non-contributors alike took the about being selected. Literary magazine Refectory stage to perform, ei­ "It feels nice to be counted ther through lightly accompanied among all of these really tal­ celebrates students' songs or through renditions of ented artists on campus," Houx poetic works. Several contribu­ said. artistic efforts with tors, including Linstrom himself, Grant and Houx agreed with read pieces they submitted to the other attendees that the "aesthetic" biannual release magazine. aspects of the magazine were top- "It's always interesting to hear notch, and for that they had senior Tyler Gegg the author read Amanda Gart­ Torch Staff Writer the piece. You get man to thank. She to see an extra It feels nice to be has served as "The The Fall 2009 issue of Valparaiso level of intent," he counted among all of Lighter's" graphic University's student artist publica­ said. designer this se­ tion "The Lighter" was released Attendees these really talented mester as well as amid low lights and deep verses at seemed impressed artists on campus. for the previous the magazine's annual coffeehouse with the quality of two. Her choices event yesterday. the publication. Abbey Houx for the magazine "The Lighter" is a student-ed­ Sophomore Ethan this semester in­ Junior ited biannual magazine featuring Grant, a first-tim­ cluded a motif of art submitted by and selected by er to the coffee­ flowers influenced students. Committees for selecting house event, came out that evening by the style of letterpress emboss­ the visual and written works choose wanting "to immerse myself in the ing. from among the submitxed photo­ culture of the arts on campus." "I wanted (this issue) to be classy graphs and drawings prose and po­ He found out about the event and sophisticated," Gartman said. etry works, gathering them into a through Facebook, attended and After working for "three or four single volume. was impressed. months" on the design concepts, Several dozen students ventured "These are people I know," Grant Gartman was glad that her "vision through the biting wind to the Mu­ Dan Lund / The Torch said, pointing to the open "Lighter" for the materials was fully realized." eller Hall Refectory, partially to get Junior Caleb Kortokrax performs at "The Lighter" coffeehouse last night. in front of him. "What I'm reading Linstrom expressed overall ex­ a first look at the newest volume's is the same quality as any literary citement about the publication. array of student talent. The release magazine, but these are people I can "The pieces fit together in inter­ event gave those who attended of the artistic community on He hoped to allow attendees to find here." esting ways," he said. "We have a lot more than just first dibs on the pub­ campus." "put faces with the art" and to rec­ Also in attendance was junior of artists doing great things here. lication. "The coffeehouse is a good ven­ ognize the artistic talent exhibited Abbey Houx, a long-time fan of It's great to share and to see what Senior John Linstrom, edi­ ue for artistic performance and for atVU "The Lighter" and one of the artists they're doing." tor of "The Lighter," called the communication between authors," The event certainly deliv­ whose work was chosen for the new Contact Tyler Gegg at torch® event "an important aspect Linstrom said. ered; "Lighter" contributors and issue. She expressed her happiness valpo.edu.